AI Networking Channel Specialist

AI Networking Channel Specialist

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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.

We are seeking an AI Networking Channel Specialist to help accelerate growth across the Campus & Branch portfolio through our global channel ecosystem.

This role will work closely with Partner Account Managers, Partner Solution Engineers, distributors, and channel partners to drive partner activation, pipeline creation, technical readiness, and opportunity development. Working closely with Partner Account Managers (PAMs), Partner Solution Engineers (PSEs), Networking Specialists, Campus & Branch Business Units, and regional teams, this individual will help execute regional growth initiatives, support partner enablement programs, and accelerate adoption of HPE Networking's AI-native Campus & Branch solutions through the channel.

The ideal candidate combines commercial and technical acumen, relationship-building skills, and foundational networking knowledge to help partners identify, influence, and progress customer opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Technical Acceleration

• Deliver execution of Campus & Branch channel growth initiatives resulting in pipeline generation and revenue growth.
• Drive AI networking adoption, Campus & Branch modernization, Enterprise network transformation, cloud-managed networking, and lifecycle expansion through effective solution positioning
• Identify and support competitive displacement programs and migration opportunities.
• Support adoption of regional sales plays and acceleration programs, directly supporting Partner and PAM activation

Partner Opportunity Development

• Identify, qualify, and progress strategic opportunities with targeted partners.
• Provide technical guidance and solution positioning and competitive differentiation for partners throughout the sales cycle.
• Assist partners in developing customer architectures, adoption strategies, managed service practices and business outcomes.

Partner Enablement & Readiness

• Support the development and delivery of partner technical enablement, managed services, demo, proof-of-concept (PoC), and readiness programs.
• Deliver technical workshops, boot camps, and partner activation activities.
• Develop partner competency across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell opportunities and cross pollination

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Networking/Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, including campus switching, wireless networking, managed services and cloud-managed solutions.
• Strong understanding of AI-driven networking technologies and operational models.
• Experience working with channel partners, systems integrators, service providers, and distributors.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with HPE Aruba Networking and/or HPE Juniper Networking solutions, including Aruba Central, CX Switching, Mist AI, Marvis AI, EX Switching, and Wireless LAN.
• Experience supporting partner enablement, technical sales, solution architecture, or channel engineering functions.
• Industry certifications in networking or cloud technologies.

Ideal Profile

A technically proficient channel professional with a passion for business development and partner success. This individual combines networking knowledge with commercial acumen to help partners identify opportunities, position HPE Networking solutions, and accelerate customer adoption of AI-native Campus & Branch technologies. They are comfortable engaging with partner engineers, architects, and sales teams, delivering enablement activities, supporting technical discovery conversations, and translating technology capabilities into business value. Through strong collaboration and relationship management, they drive partner activation, pipeline growth, and successful execution of regional growth initiatives.

Success Measures

• Partner-generated pipeline and revenue generation
• Partner activation and technical readiness
• Sales play adoption and execution
• AI Networking and software attach growth
• Competitive displacement wins
• Partner certification and enablement outcomes
• Campus & Branch portfolio growth through the channel

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.