HPE Business Development Specialist - SLED

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Merrimack, NH

Connection

<strong>Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Our company has over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.connection.com/content/about/certifications-and-authorizations?cm_sp=content-_-about-us-_-certifications-and-authorizations">2,500 technical certifications</a>&nbsp;that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.</strong> https://www.connection.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: Connection Enterprise Solution is a profitable $2B+ company focusing on providing technology solutions for the Fortune 2000, located in Boca Raton, Florida. Connection Enterprise Solution is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Connection (CNXN), a $3.5 Billion+ publicly traded company located in Merrimack, NH
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Working under minimal supervision of the HPE Alliance Manager, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Business Development Specialist proactively increases HPE&nbsp;sales&nbsp;by working directly with the Account Managers and sales management team to penetrate accounts and increase our market share in the&nbsp;Business Solutions Group&nbsp;segment.</li> <li>The BDS maintains and increases knowledge of their specific technology practice area by attending trainings and achieving certifications.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong><u>Technology</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Cisco WebEx and relevant internal business systems.</li> <li>IT aptitude with strong desire to continually learn and apply latest technologies.</li> <li>Working knowledge of vendor specific technology.</li> <li>Working knowledge of respective practice area technologies and related product solutions.</li> <li>High aptitude to stay current and train on related technology areas.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong><u>Business Knowledge</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Account planning skills with experience in up-sell and cross-sell strategies.</li> <li>Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate the value proposition to the customer.</li> <li>Adept at providing IT solutions based on customer needs.</li> <li>Proven experience managing projects and delivering expectations, both internally and with clients.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong><u>Other Behavioral Competencies</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Action oriented with strong executional skills.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills with ability to collaborate with Account Managers and to engage customers.</li> <li>Highly self-motivated and results-driven.</li> <li>Excellent time management skills.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<strong>A</strong><strong>dditional preferred competencies or preferred qualifications, if any:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;Higher education such as a master's degree is a plus.</p>