Compute Specialist - SLED; State Local and Education

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Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Manages several SLED accounts. Understands the SLED and lower department’s IT and operational objectives, priorities, requirements, unique funding and acquisition regulations, policies, and challenges, and adds value by implementing HPE’s strategy. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. 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. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance for process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine the best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

• Responsible for creating and driving the sales pipeline within SLED.
• Has a keen understanding of SLED funding cycles and acquisition authorities/policies.
• Captures leads outside of specialization and uses closed‑loop lead management to ensure assignment and follow‑up by others.
• Builds and maintains long‑term relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Maintains knowledge of competitors in accounts to strategically position the company’s products and services.
• Uses specialty expertise to seek out new opportunities and expand/enhance existing ones to build the pipeline and drive pursuit.
• Provides support to SLED Account Managers and offers input regarding business development and solution expertise.
• Develops quota objectives and future direction for defined product categories.
• Establishes a professional, consultative relationship with clients, including C‑level personas, by developing a core understanding of their unique business needs within the federal government.
• Works with and leverages external partners to deliver sales.
• Directs or coordinates supporting sales activities.

• University or Bachelor's degree.
• SLED experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated achievement of success with progressively higher quotas, diversity of business customers, and higher‑level customer interfaces.
• Extensive selling experience within the industry and on similar products.
• 8+ years of advanced sales experience.
• 3+ years of product sales with a major server vendor.
• Strong understanding of the SLED landscapes.
• Expert in working with an indirect channel model.

• Understanding of solution and outcome‑based selling.
• Self‑starter with the ability to ramp up quickly.
• Considered an expert in products, as well as competitor offerings, to sell large solutions.
• Understands the industry and market segment in which key accounts are situated and integrates this knowledge into consultative selling.
• Applies program/project management methods and processes to define, plan, cost, resource, track, and ensure successful pursuit.
• Understands the role of IT within the federal government and how the company’s solutions address specific challenges and cross‑segment capabilities.
• Skilled in account planning and accurate account revenue forecasting.
• Collaborates with management and sales teams in shared accounts to ensure seamless integration of specialist sales with other sales activities.
• Cultivates and…