Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise develops enterprise technology for organizations running hybrid cloud and AI-driven operations. Its portfolio spans HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Cray high-performance computing, HPE Alletra storage, HPE Aruba networking, AI platforms and turnkey AI factories, and GreenLake as-a-service solutions. HPE also provides security capabilities such as Zero Trust and SASE, alongside professional, advisory, and support services that help large organizations modernize infrastructure, manage data-center environments, and deploy AI at scale.

Channel Presales Technical Architect - New York and New Jersey (Remote)

HPE is seeking a Channel Presales Technical Architect to help partners design and sell storage and data protection solutions. The role supports solution architecture, demonstrations, pipeline development, and customer opportunities across New York and New Jersey.

Description

  • Build technical advocacy for HPE storage solutions within the partner community
  • Guide channel partners in positioning, designing, and delivering HPE storage and data protection solutions
  • Develop relationships with partner technical and sales teams
  • Train partner engineers through sessions, workshops, whiteboarding, and hands-on labs
  • Identify and cultivate technical champions within partner organizations
  • Represent HPE at partner events, technology days, and customer briefings
  • Assess technical requirements and existing IT infrastructure with partners and end customers
  • Convert requirements into solution architectures, alternatives, and gap analyses
  • Present and demonstrate solutions while linking HPE capabilities to business outcomes
  • Support solution configurations and proof-of-concept activities
  • Create competitive strategies alongside partners
  • Generate, qualify, and advance storage opportunities with HPE account teams, channel managers, and partners
  • Increase technology adoption and drive upgrades and refreshes across the installed base
  • Keep pipeline records accurate and current
  • Coordinate the transition from sale to implementation and identify training requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • At least five years of technical presales experience with a major storage vendor or storage-focused channel partner
  • Advanced hands-on experience pitching, demonstrating, and architecting complex storage solutions
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware or KVM-based environments
  • Experience with at least two application stacks, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or SAP
  • Working knowledge of at least one major public cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Expertise in block and file storage, backup, ransomware protection, and related data-lifecycle solutions
  • Strong competitive knowledge of at least one major storage vendor
  • Expertise in at least one major industry vertical is preferred
  • Strong understanding of channel-partner business models and offerings
  • Excellent consultative selling, written communication, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of storage-industry trends, competitor products, and competitive strategies
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and sales tools
  • Storage-related industry certifications are strongly preferred
  • Must live within the greater New York/New Jersey region
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time to partner and customer sites

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
  • Personal and professional development programs
  • Flexible work and personal needs management
  • Inclusive workplace
  • Employee benefits for US employees

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