AI for Networking Channel Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an AI Networking Channel Specialist to accelerate growth across the Campus & Branch portfolio within the global channel ecosystem. You will collaborate with Partner Account Managers, Solution Engineers, distributors and partners to drive activation, pipeline and technical readiness.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor in Networking/CS and 5+ years in enterprise networking, with strong AI-driven networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Networking/CS or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including campus switching, wireless, and cloud-managed solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver execution of Campus & Branch channel growth initiatives to generate pipeline and revenue.
• Identify, qualify, and progress strategic opportunities with targeted partners.
• Develop partner enablement, certification, demos, PoC and readiness programs.

Skills

AI Networking

Channel Partners

Solution Engineers

Partner Enablement

Pipeline Development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Networking/CS

Job description

AI for Networking Channel Specialist This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

HPE Networking is seeking an AI Networking Channel Specialist to help accelerate growth across the Campus & Branch portfolio through our global channel ecosystem. This role will work closely with Partner Account Managers, Partner Solution Engineers, distributors, and channel partners to drive partner activation, pipeline creation, technical readiness, and opportunity development.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Technical Acceleration
  • Deliver execution of Campus & Branch channel growth initiatives resulting in pipeline generation and revenue growth.
  • Drive AI networking adoption, Campus & Branch modernization, Enterprise network transformation, cloud-managed networking, and lifecycle expansion through effective solution positioning.
  • Identify and support competitive displacement programs and migration opportunities.
  • Support adoption of regional sales plays and acceleration programs, directly supporting Partner and PAM activation.
• Partner Opportunity Development
  • Identify, qualify, and progress strategic opportunities with targeted partners.
  • Provide technical guidance and solution positioning and competitive differentiation for partners throughout the sales cycle.
  • Assist partners in developing customer architectures, adoption strategies, and business outcomes.
• Partner Enablement & Readiness
  • Support the development and delivery of partner technical enablement, certification, demo, proof-of-concept (PoC), and readiness programs.
  • Deliver technical workshops, boot camps, and partner activation activities.
  • Develop partner competency across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell opportunities and cross pollination.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Networking/Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including campus switching, wireless networking, and cloud-managed solutions.
• Strong understanding of AI-driven networking technologies and operational models.
• Experience working with channel partners, systems integrators, service providers, and distributors.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with HPE Aruba Networking and/or HPE Juniper Networking solutions, including Aruba Central, CX Switching, Mist AI, Marvis AI, EX Switching, and Wireless LAN.
• Experience supporting partner enablement, technical sales, solution architecture, or channel engineering functions.
• Industry certifications in networking or cloud technologies.

Ideal Profile

A technically proficient channel professional with a passion for business development and partner success. This individual combines networking knowledge with commercial acumen to help partners identify opportunities, position HPE Networking solutions, and accelerate customer adoption of AI-native Campus & Branch technologies. They are comfortable engaging with partner engineers, architects, and sales teams, delivering enablement activities, supporting technical discovery conversations, and translating technology capabilities into business value. Through strong collaboration and relationship management, they drive partner activation, pipeline growth, and successful execution of regional growth initiatives.

Success Measures

• Partner-generated pipeline and revenue generation
• Partner activation and technical readiness
• Sales play adoption and execution
• AI Networking and software attach growth
• Competitive displacement wins
• Partner certification and enablement outcomes
• Campus & Branch portfolio growth through the channel

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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