HPE Networking Account Executive - DoD US Army

HPE Networking Account Executive - DoD US Army    This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. 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: Job Description Summary Department of Defense (DoD) Account Executive responsible for managing a sales territory supporting the United States Army.  This territory consists of existing customers of HPE products and services as well as commands and program offices we are prospecting to expand our market presence.  The role of the territory manager is to drive targeted and predictable growth while exhibiting the following skills required of the position: 1. Strategic Account and Mission Understanding 2. Executive Customer Relationships 3. Complex Opportunity Leadership 4. Strategic Selling and Business Development 5. Forecasting Accuracy, Sales Execution, and Quota Accountability  Job Description Serves as the overall account lead (single point of contact) for numerous, large Army initiatives in the continental United States (OCONUS) as well as internationally (OCONUS). Understands Army operational and IT challenges Focuses on driving mission outcomes for the Army while maximizing revenue and margin for HPE. Dedicated to growing the base business while positioning complex solutions and pursuing new business opportunities. Aligns and collaborates with sales and engineering resources in a hybrid work environment. • Travel is required in the role.  Depending on location, travel could be up to 50%.  • Role is open to US citizens who are located within the continental US.  The position requires US Citizenship.  • Applicant must be eligible for security clearance if not already cleared.  Responsibilities: • Builds growth opportunities using the account planning process; actively manages account planning processes with scheduled reviews and leadership updates. • Spends time working with and leveraging external Federal partners and prime contractors to deliver solution sales with velocity. • Engages with US Army customers, partners, and prospects; interfaces with all levels. • Writes business plans in conjunction with our customers and obtains customer sponsorship for operational transformation initiatives. • Applies consultative-selling techniques to identify and advance opportunities that result in ongoing profitable revenue growth for the company. • Maintains high-level of customer loyalty and builds trust and integrity • Manages annual quota targets and exceeds objectives. • Enters all opportunities in pipeline tool (SFDC) and updates them weekly. Recommends and Implements industry leading Pipeline management practices (MEDDPICC). • Identifies customer requirements, matches with company capabilities and chooses the respective partner and advises procurement pathways to reduce friction and increase time to capability. Education and Experience Required: • University or Bachelor's degree. • Knowledge of DoD and Federal Systems Integrator customer types • Typically 5-8 years of industry sales experience. • Applicant must be eligible for security clearance if not