Account Executive - Sales Hunter

Department of Defense (DOD) Sales HunterThis role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Job Description:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a growth-oriented Account Executive to drive new business and expand HPE's presence across the Department of Defense Agencies .

This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new opportunities while building executive relationships across assigned accounts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of winning net-new business, developing strategic customer relationships, and exceeding sales objectives in the federal technology market.

You will work closely with HPE business units, partners, systems engineers, and pursuit teams to deliver innovative networking, hybrid cloud, AI, security, and data solutions that support critical defense missions.\

What You'll Do

Drive New Business Growth

• Develop and execute account strategies to grow HPE's presence across assigned Defense Agency accounts.

• Identify and qualify new opportunities, programs, and buying centers.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities to achieve and exceed annual revenue objectives.
• Position HPE solutions to address customer mission requirements and business priorities.

Build Executive Relationships

• Develop relationships with government executives, program managers, acquisition professionals, and key mission stakeholders.
• Understand customer priorities, challenges, and modernization initiatives.
• Establish HPE as a trusted advisor and strategic technology partner.

Lead Complex Sales Pursuits

• Own opportunities from identification through contract award.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including systems engineers, partners, business units, and pursuit resources.
• Lead account planning, opportunity strategy, and deal execution activities.
• Support proposal development and customer engagement throughout the sales cycle.

Leverage the Partner Ecosystem

• Work with Federal Systems Integrators, channel partners, and other ecosystem partners to expand market reach and accelerate growth.
• Collaborate with HPE partner teams to develop and execute account-specific strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise technology sales experience.

• 5+ years of experience selling to the U.S. Department of Defense or related federal agencies.
• Demonstrated success developing and closing net-new business opportunities.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles and large opportunities.
• Strong executive relationship-building and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition, contracting, and funding processes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Defense Agencies, 4th Estate organizations, military intelligence, or related defense customers.
• Experience selling networking, hybrid cloud, AI, cybersecurity, data center, or related enterprise IT solutions.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with Federal Systems Integrators (FSIs), prime contractors, and channel partners.
• Military service or prior government experience is a plus.

Why Join HPE?

This is a high-visibility growth role within HPE Federal, focused on organizations in the Department of Defense. You'll have the opportunity to shape customer outcomes, build new business, and help expand HPE's presence across critical defense missions while leveraging a market-leading portfolio of networking, hybrid cloud, AI, and data solutions.

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.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

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:

Sales

Job Level:

Expert"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 198,000 - 465,500 in District of Columbia & Maryland & Virginia
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 60%/40%."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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