Sales Account Manager -- HPE Aruba Networking (f/m/d)

Sales Account Manager -- HPE Aruba Networking (f/m/d)<p>  </p>This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.<p></p><p></p><p><b>Who We Are:</b></p><p>Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>   </p><p>T<span>he secure, AI-native network is not just a vision—it is our mission.</span></p><p><span>Juniper Networks is now part of HPE—creating the industry's first <span>secure, AI-native network, purpose-built with</span> AI and for AI to deliver the best experiences across enterprises, service providers, and cloud operators.</span></p><p>​<b>HPE Networking</b> <span>is bringing together unparalleled products and talent, bolstered by a long heritage in both networking and AI.</span></p><p><span>In a typical day as <b><span>Sales</span> Account Manager </b>you:</span></p><ul><li>Are responsible for a defined set of public defense customers in Germany/NRW</li><li>Drive public account penetration in existing and new strategic accounts, aligned with the channel engagement model</li><li>Coordinate internal resources and external partners to deliver desired solutions to public customers plus to act as a trusted advisor</li><li>Establish relationships with customers and partners at all organizational levels and identify buying influencers</li><li>Use our CRM tools to ensure knowledge sharing, synergies, and business predictability</li><li>Achieve quota by working with individual targets and execute aligned with Aruba team objectives</li><li>Plan handover and leverage correct organizational resource (technical consultants &amp; channel) to ensure customer satisfaction and brand integrity</li><li>Contribute to our long-term success by regular best-practice sharing and seeking constant improvement</li></ul><p></p><p><b>If you are…</b></p><ul><li>Good at partnering, innovating, and making things happen? Good start, you are aligned to our core values!</li></ul><p></p><p><b>If you have these Skills, Expertise, Attitude and Education…</b></p><ul><li>University degree in computer science/business administration or equivalent qualification</li><li>&gt; 5 years working experience in a sales environment selling products, solutions and services</li><li>Substantial experience in public sector sales</li><li>Profound knowledge of IT sales/market, in networking and security technology</li><li>Strong knowledge about deal project management, business planning, execution and control</li><li>Self-motivation with a go-and-get approach and will to win</li><li>Excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and influencing skills</li><li>Strong customer orientation, emphatic and advisory expertise</li><li>High level of responsibility and confidence</li><li>Security clearance preferred, at least willingness to apply for clearance (SÜ2)</li><li>Business fluency in German (native level) and English language</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Join us an make your mark!</b></p><ul></ul><p><b><span>We offer:</span></b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and extensive benefits package (pension scheme, insurances, company car, bike and car leasing, and other fringe benefits)</li><li>Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, 30 vacation days, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave)</li><li>Support for education, training, and career development</li><li>Diverse and dynamic work environment</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Part-time work or job-sharing is also applicable to this position.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>HPE is:</span></b></p><ul><li>Ranked in the Top 3 in the <a href="https://fki-diversity.com/fki-fachkonferenz-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women's Career Index Germany</a> in 2025 for the twelfth time (FKi Hall of Fame member)</li><li><span>Named Gold Champion in </span><a href="https://www.uhlala.com/de/pride-index/#pride-index-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Pride Index Germany</span></a><span> in 2023</span></li><li><span>Ranked 9th on Fortune’s 2023 list </span><a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/technology/2023?category=large" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>of Best Workplaces in Technology</span></a></li><li><span>Ranked 5th on Newsweek’s list of </span><a