HPE Solutions Specialist

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The HPE Solutions Specialist is a pre-sales technical role responsible for supporting CDW account teams with high-volume HPE infrastructure opportunities primarily focused on server-led solutions but also on other datacenter infrastructure such as storage. This role combines technical expertise with sound business judgment to help sellers move deals forward quickly accurately and correctly.
This position is suited to individuals who thrive in fast-paced sales environments can manage multiple concurrent requests and understand when a request is transactional versus when deeper technical engagement is required. The Specialist influences sales outcomes but does not own a book of business.

What Youll Do:

At CDW youll join a high-performing technical team driven by curiosity ownership and a passion for solving real-world technology challenges. From day one youll be supported with industry-leading training vendor certifications and hands-on mentorship to accelerate your growth. We value initiative accountability and collaboration and we actively support both technical and leadership career paths. If youre someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment takes ownership of your development and wants to grow your career alongside a trusted technology leader this role offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

• Scope size configure and validate HPE infrastructure solutions; respond to product configuration and licensing inquiries.
• Support sellers with accurate technical guidance to enable timely and effective quoting.
• Assess incoming requests to determine complexity risk and required level of technical engagement.
• Identify when to involve additional resources including CDW Solution Architects and align opportunities to strategic HPE platforms.
• Manage Salesforce cases from intake through quote delivery for HPE infrastructure opportunities.
• Coordinate HPE configuration pricing and approvals with internal teams distributors and OEM partners while maintaining process discipline.
• Act as a technical subject-matter expert for sellers customers and Business Development Managers translating solutions into seller-ready guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with CDW stakeholders OEMs distributors and partner/product teams on go-to-market initiatives.

What we expect of you:

• Post-secondary education in IT or equivalent technical experience
• 1-3 years experience in pre-sales technical sales or solutions support roles
• A working knowledge of data center infrastructure such as server architectures and compute sizing (CPU RAM and storage) infrastructure sizing and availability concepts
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Basic familiarity with office tools such as Outlook and Teams
• Comfort working in structured high-volume sales environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HPE technologies such as ProLiant servers and MSA or Alletra storage
• General knowledge of software virtualization management and backup is beneficial
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
• Industry certifications related to servers storage or data center technologies with preference given to HPE certifications (ATP or ASE)
• Prior experience with HPE configuration and quoting tools is preferred

At CDW we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market determineindividual pay within a given range based on a candidates prior experience knowledge skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW. Salaries are based on a 40-hour workweek and paid on a bi-weekly payroll schedule.

Pay range: $ 67 000- $ 92 000 depending on experience and skill set

Current Opening: This posting reflects a currently available position within our organization for which we are actively recruiting.

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

Additionally CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process our goal is to understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. As an AI forward company we see AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking creating and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset one thats curious adaptive and ready to explore whats possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background judgment and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses government education and healthcare organizations achieve whats possible through technology. What makes CDW different isnt just what we doits how we do it. At CDW we act as onebuilding trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to winfocusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forwardstaying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. Thats why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employeesworking together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a fullstack fulllifecycle technology partner CDW brings deep expertise strong relationships and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters your growth is supported and your contributions help shape whats next.

Together we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.