AI Networking Channel Lead

AI Networking Channel LeadThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

HPE Networking is seeking an AI Networking Channel Lead to help accelerate growth across the Campus & Branch portfolio through our global channel ecosystem.

This role will work closely with Partner Account Managers, Partner Solution Engineers, distributors, and channel partners to drive partner activation, pipeline creation, technical readiness, and opportunity development.

Working closely with Partner Account Managers (PAMs), Partner Solution Engineers (PSEs), Networking Specialists, Campus & Branch Business Units, and regional teams, this individual will help design and execute regional growth initiatives, support partner enablement programs, and accelerate adoption of HPE Networking's AI-native Campus & Branch solutions through the channel. They will provide market insight, identify growth opportunities, and influence partner investment and business development activities.

The ideal candidate combines commercial and technical acumen, relationship-building skills, and foundational networking knowledge to help partners identify, influence, and progress customer opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Technical Acceleration

• Lead & deliver execution of Campus & Branch channel growth initiatives resulting in pipeline generation and revenue growth.
• Drive AI networking adoption, Campus & Branch modernization, Enterprise network transformation, cloud-managed networking, and lifecycle expansion through effective solution positioning and managed services.
• Identify, develop and support competitive displacement programs and migration opportunities.
• Partner with PAMs, PSEs, Networking Specialists, and business unit stakeholders to execute regional sales plays, strategic initiatives, and high-value opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and partner feedback to help shape regional growth strategies and priorities

Partner Opportunity Development

• Identify, qualify, and progress strategic opportunities with targeted partners.
• Provide technical guidance and solution positioning and competitive differentiation for partners throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with partners to develop customer architectures, build managed service practices, business cases, adoption strategies, and transformation roadmaps aligned to business outcomes.

Partner Enablement & Readiness

• Support the development and delivery of partner technical enablement, certification, managed services, demo, proof-of-concept (PoC), and readiness programs.
• Deliver technical workshops, boot camps, and partner activation activities.
• Champion partner capability development across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell and software attach opportunities.
• Develop partner competency across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell opportunities and cross pollination

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Networking/Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent in enterprise networking, channel development, technical sales, partner engineering, solution architecture, or related fields.
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including campus switching, wireless networking, managed services and cloud-managed solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic partner initiatives and influence business outcomes across complex matrixed organizations.
• Experience developing and executing partner growth strategies that result in measurable pipeline and revenue impact across the partner ecosystem
• Ability to engage effectively with technical, sales, and executive stakeholders across partner and customer organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with HPE Aruba Networking and/or HPE Juniper Networking solutions, including Aruba Central, CX Switching, Mist AI, Marvis AI, EX Switching, and Wireless LAN.
• Experience supporting partner enablement, technical sales, solution architecture, or channel engineering functions.
• Industry certifications in networking or cloud technologies.

Ideal Profile

A senior channel professional who combines deep networking expertise, business development acumen, and strategic partner engagement capabilities. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to channel partners, driving adoption of AI-native networking solutions, influencing go-to-market strategies, and accelerating regional business growth. They are comfortable engaging with technical, sales, and executive audiences, identifying new market opportunities, shaping partner investment priorities, and translating technology innovation into measurable business outcomes. Through strong cross-functional collaboration and channel leadership, they drive partner performance, pipeline growth, competitive wins, and long-term ecosystem success.

Success Measures

• Partner-generated pipeline and revenue generation
• Partner activation and technical readiness
• Sales play adoption and execution
• AI Networking and software attach growth
• Competitive displacement wins
• Partner certification and enablement outcomes
• Campus & Branch portfolio growth through the channel

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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Personal & Professional Development

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Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

Job:

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TCP_04"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 146,000 - 343,000 in North Carolina & Texas
This range reflects the minimum to maximum combined base and target-level sales compensation that would be paid if the hire performs at 100% of their sales plan. Of that on-target pay amount, the mix of base salary and target-level sales compensation is 75%/25%."

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