HPE Networking Sales Specialist – Hybrid (Johannesburg area) Responsible for driving regional sales success, building proactive campaigns, and closing opportunities across HPE’s portfolio. This role is hybrid: expected to work about 2 days per week from an HPE office. Key Responsibilities Design and execute growth plans across HPE's portfolio. Position strategic solutions with customers and leverage HPE programs and tools. Engage customers to identify opportunities and translate business challenges into IT solutions. Maintain a strong and rightsized pipeline funnel, from prospecting to close. Partner with Account Managers, channel partners, and external organizations to drive sales. Contribute to quota setting, future product direction and account business plans. Job Level Expectations Leadership and initiative in specialty sales including prospecting, negotiating, and closing. Drive deals to a high win rate and support shared accounts. Mentor junior teammates and represent HPE professionally. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 8–12 years of advanced sales experience in the industry. Progressive quota achievement and diverse customer engagements. Knowledge & Skills Deep expertise in HPE solutions and competitive offerings. Strong consultative selling and account planning capabilities. Proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce and accuracy in forecasting. Project management, revenue forecasting, and cross‑functional collaboration. Customer‑retention, relationship‑building, and understanding of services sales. Impact & Scope Own high‑potential strategic accounts and collaborate with external partners. Drive higher‑than‑average quotas and lead project‑management efforts. Benefits Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits. Personal & professional development programmes. Inclusive workplace culture. Equal Employment Opportunity HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr