Aruba Systems Engineer, Major Accounts

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, is a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions for the mobile enterprise: http://www.arubanetworks.com/company/about-us. We advance the way people live and work. We bring together curious minds to create breakthrough technology solutions, helping our customers make their mark on the world.

Aruba is redefining the "Intelligent Edge" Aruba is creating new customer experiences by building intelligent spaces and digital workspaces - leading next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise. We are focused on campus, branch, mobility, and the IoT to transform businesses with the combined power of computing, context, control, and secure connectivity. We help some of the largest and most exciting companies globally to modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future.

A Systems Engineer will be responsible for managing pre-sales technical / functional support to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. With a proven track record of successful sales support activity, the Systems Engineer will present and articulate the capabilities and values of an Aruba Solution versus that of our competitors.

The Systems Engineer will consult with their assigned Account Manager to provide a comprehensive pitch to prospective clients. This Systems Engineer will proactively support an opportunity pipeline and drive through the sales process to closure. This expert level position requires the ability to lead in a team environment and to collaborate on the development of innovative, tailored solutions for both clients and prospects. Incumbents must know how to gather the client data required to effectively tailor a solution. Solution selling is a must, and incumbents need to understand the various ways a solution may be delivered and have the ability to anticipate what will work best for a given client. By combining technical expertise with business acumen this role provides vital, detailed information about how Aruba’s solutions deliver business value to our clients.

The preferred candidate will have expert level experience with networking infrastructure technologies in all arenas.

Candidates must reside in the Northern California Bay Area to qualify for this position.

Sounds like you? Then we have the right opportunity for you!

In a typical day as a Systems Engineer- Global Major Accounts, you would:

• Provide the optimum combination of hardware, software, and services to meet complex customer needs.

• Play a role in the development of the bid, proposal, and presentation of the solution to the prospect.

• Provide specific solutions/technology/product/technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory.

• Provide technical presentations for customers, partners, and potential prospects.

• Collaborate with vendor partners to help drive business and deliver demand generation events.

• Develop account relationships to continue to deliver advice to the customer and identify additional opportunities.

• Possess career competitive knowledge including solution, technology, and product offerings.

• Provide consultative support to key internal/external stakeholders in assigned territory.

• Use in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise to sales staff and the customer through sales presentations and product demonstrations.

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.

• Experience in infrastructure engineering and some experience with successful pre-sales support is preferred.

• Excellent oral & written communication, organizational, presentation, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

Join us and make your mark!

What we can offer you:

Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.

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