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Job Summary
The HPE Business Development Manager supporting State and Local is responsible for driving growth in the public sector market by aligning Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) solutions with the unique needs of state and local government customers. This role focuses on developing strategic partnerships supporting CDWs sales teams and executing go-to-market initiatives that accelerate adoption of HPEs portfolio across data center modernization hybrid cloud networking storage and security.
What you will do
Drive Growth in SLG Accounts: Partner with CDW account teams to identify qualify and close new opportunities for HPE solutions within state and local agencies and affiliated organizations.
Act as a Trusted Advisor: Engage with IT decision-makers procurement officials and program stakeholders to understand agency challenges and position HPEs solutions for modernization digital transformation and improved citizen services.
Influence the Opportunity Lifecycle: Support pursuit efforts from early engagement through RFP collaborating with executives program managers technical SMEs and procurement to shape requirements and align HPEs value.
HPE Solution Enablement: Deliver training enablement and business development initiatives for CDW sales teams to increase knowledge and adoption of HPEs hybrid cloud edge storage and networking solutions in the SLG space.
Strategic Partner Engagement: Build strong relationships with HPE field sales and channel teams to ensure alignment of resources joint account planning and execution of territory growth strategies.
Market Development: Analyze SLG technology trends procurement vehicles and budget drivers to guide CDW sales teams on how to capture new business and expand wallet share with existing agencies.
Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Serve as the subject matter expert for HPE in the SLG marketpresenting at customer briefings industry conferences and webinars to showcase HPEs impact on government IT transformation.
Operational Execution: Coordinate with legal and contracts teams to secure NDAs teaming agreements and compliance documents required for public sector procurement.
Go-to-Market Planning: Partner with CDWs marketing and partner management teams to build targeted campaigns events and initiatives that raise awareness of HPE solutions in the SLG market.
What we expect of you
Minimum basic requirements
Bachelors degree or six years of work experience in a technical sales/marketing/business development role
6 years of customer-facing or technical sales/marketing/business development experience in the Sales marketplace.
Strong customer-facing and analytical skills with a history of building solid relationships with sellers and leadership contacts.
Proven record of success in identifying new opportunities within existing accounts building new accounts for the partner and consistently exceeding sales targets.
Demonstrated ability to influence across all levels from technical stakeholders to executive leadership.
Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills with cross-functional teams.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently.
Outstanding written verbal and presentation communication skills tailored to public sector audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to procurement-driven sales cycles.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer and partner engagements.
Preferred skills experience and qualities needed
Experience working with Public sector clients
Familiarity with datacenter environments
Candidates local to Chicagoland
Payrange: $65000- $75000 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 100%subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
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