Worldwide Sales & Channel Activation Lead

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

Job Description:

Are you a strong oral and written communicator who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and project management? Do you excel at transforming complex initiatives into compelling narratives that drive action?

We are seeking a Worldwide Sales & Channel Activation Lead to join our global Sales Activation and Communications team. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping shape how key HPE priorities, programs, products, and initiatives are communicated to our worldwide sales organization and partner ecosystem.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven communications and project management professional who is ready to elevate their experience and impact. You'll work alongside a highly skilled team of activation leaders, communications professionals, and communications operations specialists to collaborate with senior executives across the company, and influence programs that reach thousands of sellers and partners around the world. The pace is fast, the expectations are high, and the opportunity to drive meaningful business outcomes is significant.

What You'll Do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary activation and communications advisor for assigned business groups and functions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, program owners, and stakeholders across HPE, in close partnership with executive sale communications.
• Translate business priorities into strategic activation plans that align with organizational goals and sales motions.
• Influence activation strategies that help sellers and partners successfully engage customers and drive business growth.

Activation Planning & Execution

• Lead business planning and content strategy discussions with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Develop and execute integrated activation plans supporting product launches, strategic initiatives, and business priorities.
• Own monthly and quarterly editorial strategies that align content, communications, and business objectives.

• Plan and execute global webinars.

Communications & Content

• Identify opportunities to maximize audience engagement, improve message relevance, and simplify the communications experience.
• Transform complex business, operational, and technical concepts into clear, actionable communications for sales and partner audiences.
• Review activation deliverables including sales resources, email campaigns, and other digital content.
• Write/edit articles, executive communications, emails, scripts, etc.
• Ensure messaging is compelling, consistent, and aligned with HPE's strategic priorities.

Program Management & Measurement

• Manage multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality and execution excellence.
• Track deliverables, dependencies, milestones, and risks across activation plans.
• Analyze engagement metrics and performance insights to continuously improve activation effectiveness.
• Use data-driven recommendations to influence future communications and activation strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Outstanding program and project management capabilities.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into clear and relevant messaging for diverse audiences, reflecting various go-to-market sales routes.
• Experience supporting sales organizations, partner ecosystems, or go-to-market initiatives.
• A data-driven mindset with demonstrated success using insights to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Ability to successfully navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead through influence in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and a passion for driving impact.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in communications, sales activation, sales enablement, marketing, program management, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of B2B technology markets, customer segments, and go-to-market models.
• Experience partnering with executives on communications, organizational priorities, and change initiatives.
• Familiarity with sales lifecycle processes, systems, and tools.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in communications, sales enablement, marketing, business operations, program management, or related roles.
• Experience supporting global organizations and cross-functional stakeholders preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a communications role. It is an opportunity to shape how strategic priorities come to life across HPE's global sales and partner ecosystem.

You'll gain direct exposure to senior executives, influence high-visibility business initiatives, and work on programs with worldwide reach and measurable impact.

You'll be challenged to think strategically, operate at scale, and continuously elevate your skills while partnering with some of the most experienced activation and communications professionals in the company.

If you're looking for a role that combines strategy, executive engagement, global influence, and exceptional opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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Job:
Marketing
Job Level:
Master

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,000 - 239,000 in Colorado // 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is December 28 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.