HPE
Data Protection Sales Specialist
$194K–$456K
All, Texas, United States of America · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5–7 years minimum in field software solution sales, including at least 2 years in relevant solution sales; successful VAR sales executives with a demonstrated history of selling relevant solutions will also be considered.
About the job
Drive sales growth for HPE’s data protection portfolio by developing customer and partner relationships, identifying opportunities, and closing solutions for data protection, business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience.
What you'll do
- Grow revenue and market share by selling data protection software, storage, cyber vaults, services, and related solutions.
- Build and coordinate opportunities with HPE sales teams, channel and ISV partners, and customers; maintain pipeline and account plans.
- Consult with customers, position HPE solutions, negotiate deals, and lead partner enablement and marketing campaigns.
What they ask for
- At least 5–7 years of field software solution sales experience.
- At least 2 years selling data protection, business continuity/disaster recovery, and/or cyber resiliency solutions.
- Demonstrated history of managing complex $MM solutions from discovery through closure and consistently exceeding quota objectives.
- Must reside within 50 miles of the assigned region.
Nice to have
- Experience selling across multiple industries; strong relationships in the VAR/Reseller/Managed Provider ecosystem; cybersecurity knowledge and experience.
- Proven value-selling methodology (MEDDIC / MEDDPICC / Force Management) and experience navigating large, highly matrixed organizations.
Pay
USD 194,500 - 456,500 annual combined base and target-level sales compensation (50%/50% mix), Texas; pay at 100% of sales plan
Tools
Zerto software
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