Services Offer Execution, North America Solutions Category Manager

HP; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

HP Solutions is seeking a Services Offer Execution Category Manager in North America to drive lifecycle (Support) services and collaborate with GTM, inside services sales, and channel teams. This role focuses on executing market programs, enabling sales, and managing operational activities across customer segments and channels.

The individual will routinely exercise independent judgment to develop methods and criteria for achieving objectives, while reporting to the HP Solutions Senior Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of work experience in category management or related field.
• May provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategy and sets functional policy for the category business plan to drive growth and profitability.
• Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects affecting long-term goals.
• Collaborates with marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Monitors KPIs and sales performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise and serves as a go-to resource for Lifecycle Services.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Problem solving

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in related field

Job description

Role Scope & Expectations

• Applies unique mastery of subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives including technologies, theories and techniques. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader and/or mentor providing direction to team activities and facilitate information validation and team decision making process. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice to make decisions on complex business issues.

Description

The Services Offer Execution Category Manager within the N.A. Solutions Category team will report to the HP Solutions Senior Manager within the North America market, reporting to the HP Solutions Global Business Unit. This is an individual contributor role with focus on Lifecycle (Support) Services with accountability to work across all customer segments plus channel. The individual will drive execution of programs and initiatives within the market working collaboratively with the GTM team, the inside services sales org, the generalist sales teams and channel. They will work with the market team to execute programs, enable sales and execute all operational and tactical activities. Through this position, the individual will be expected to routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives.

Business Impact

• Drives activities that have significant impact on North America growth of Lifecycle (Support) Services Product Lines. Drives results within targeted business/ customer/channel segments for print transactional services.
• Engages with sales teams to drive services attach in every deal, every day; create new energy and momentum in market for new service offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.
• Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction in defining the category business plan and strategies to drive growth and profitability.
• Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful.
• Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with various internal teams from marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of product categories, business management, and sales challenges/strategies.
• Supporting HP Sales audience by being a go-to resource for Lifecycle (Support) Services.
• Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients.
• Datamining for customer opportunities, naked deals, customer targets.
• Developing, Managing and Executing Lifecycle Services Program, Incentives, and Offers.
• Drive education and training with HP Sales audience on Lifecycle Services.
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to enable effective communication internally and externally.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills – both F2F and virtual. Ability to simplify a complex message to drive knowledge retention and application in a sales role.
• Problem solving ability is developed with ability to lead and inspire teams under pressure situations, exercising independent judgment.
• Exceptional project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and functional disciplines.
• Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• May provide mentoring and guidance to lower-level employees.

Education And Certifications Preferred

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically, 8-10 years of work experience, preferably in category management, P&L management, or a related field or an advanced degree with 4-6 years of work experience.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $147,300 to $231,300 USD annually with a 80%/20% (salary/incentive) mix. There are additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonuses and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 13 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job

Sales

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel

25%

Relocation

No

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