- Lead overall RTM/GTM readiness coordination with RBG, GBG and marketing associated with NPI and key initiatives associated with the Compute and Data Center Networking businesses. May manage field-facing aspects of offering launch, refresh and end-of-life (EOL) programs.
- Builds financially sound, executable, data-driven business strategies that improve company share holder value
- Develops growth strategies for area of responsibility
- Lead GTM/Enablement interlock with regional teams on behalf of BG. Lead forum and tracking of region-specific GTM sales inhibitors and resolution around enablement, indirect, IB and attach. Develops and/or executes upsell/cross-sell/attach efforts
- Acts as primary advocate for Compute and DCN business requirements/priorities into Partner Ready Provides innovative thought leadership and shapes the knowledge base within area of expertise.
- Lead overall channel readiness strategy and work stream associated with BG NPIs
- Define channel and sales requirements/dependencies for new products/solutions and is accountable for developing value prop for channel
- Partner capacity planning and profitability associated with key BG categories
- Develop specific growth and activation plans by channel membership tier for key BG categories using a data-driven approach
- Creation of tools, programs and resources to support execution BG priorities across various RTMs
- Support partner development programs on behalf of the BG (i.e. EngageANDGrow, Transactional Business, Competencies)
- Consult on behalf of BG on strategy and compensation model for Partner Ready
- Manage and execute IB & Attach programs using a data-driven approach, using promotions and tactics with RBU to drive demonstrable revenue, share gains and customer/partner engagement for key solutions across various customer segments
- Develop/support go-to-market strategy and programs for EG solutions in support of HPE Transformation Areas and competencies
- Work closely with Sales and Incubation teams and BG Biz Ops on strategic initiatives
- May drive customer and partner development/relationships specific to GTM programs. Determines GTM program goals/benchmarks and tracks/analyzes results using closed-loop analysis. Drives continuous improvements to GTM efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provides strong leadership, develops and sets individual and departmental team performance goals and manages/drives change.
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Knowledge and Skills Required
- Leads a large or broad function/department within a multifaceted organization.
- Responsible for operational success, strategic alignment and integration of activities with other major organizational functions.
- Able to lead effectively in a complex and political environment and deliver results against GTM/RTM plans. Able to influence without direct authority; able to balance between competing priorities and be flexible and creative; able to drive team performance to world class. Able to create and build highly effective teams
- Responsible for one or more recognized professional disciplines.
- Fully accountable for the success of the designated function or department.
- Exhibits authoritative business and financial acumen to develop meaningful business recommendations. Understands the portfolio aspect of company’s products/services and how the businesses work together
- Thorough understanding of distribution and channel sales motion
- Influences strategy and sets policy and direction.
- Owns a significant number of measurable functional, operational and strategic goals or priorities.
- Assumes responsibility for the successful implementation of business plans in a defined area of responsibility.
- Contributes to the overall strategic definition of a function with strong business acumen.
- Acts as a key advisor to executive management in influencing the strategic direction of the business.
- Well-developed understanding of the industry, offering categories and the company’s offerings/strategy
- Strong analytical, project management and budget management skills
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge to current problems. Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensures comprehensive understanding and effective resolution.
Education and Experience Required
- 10 years compute or networking industry experience
- MBA highly desired, or advanced university degree. Bachelors degree required
- 7 years regional/country sales or channel experience
- Achieved planned financial results within a business at a region/area, business segment or industry level
- Expert knowledge of sales practices based marketing, tactics and tools
- Program management experience with demonstrated ability to coordinate many simultaneous projects/activities, while keeping stakeholders updated on schedules and timelines.
- Ability to build, manage and influence virtual teams