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Alliance Business Development and Pricing Lead – HP:

MarketStar Texas Full time

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About MarketStar:

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We are excited to have you apply to join our MarketStar team and can’t wait to discuss how we can help you find growth! 

About the Alliance Business Development and Pricing Lead – HP Microsoft:

The HP Microsoft Alliance Business Development and Pricing Lead is focused on accelerating HP Windows Commercial sales at CDW through a dedicated Sales engagement and Deal facilitation business development resource. This position maintains a 3-part strategic focus:

  • HP/CDW Windows Desktops/Notebooks/Workstations sales

  • All Segment SMB, Commercial, Public Sector sales

  • Apple Compete lead

This person will also be responsible for the rapid execution of opportunity pricing to enable CDW to increase HP/Microsoft speed-to-price competitiveness.

Location: US – Spring, TX (Houston area)

What Will You Do?

  • This is an on-campus, in-office role based at the HP campus in Spring, TX

  • Act as Sales HP/MS Liaison between HP & CDW to help manage Windows Deals funnel

  • Support deal pricing & management on HP/CDW Windows quotes

  • Deal/Pricing Escalation Manager to help prioritize HP/MS/CDW speed to price

  • Facilitates HP/CDW Sales engagement on Windows opportunities

  • HP/CDW/MS Acquisition lead (Project Arrow, Project Spotlight)

  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert on HP/MS Solutions and Sales Enablement Programs

  • Apple Compete initiative lead

  • Provides Sales analytics on HP/MS/CDW Business (funnel, win/loss, SWOT analysis)

  • Drive HP Windows share at and through CDW and its partners

  • Be the single point of contact of all HP Personal Systems (PC) pricing at the partner

  • Align with HP PS Category on pricing strategy

  • In business development capacity, engage with Microsoft Alliance partner channel management to drive strategic plans through the partner

  • Provide parter feedback to Microsoft Alliance channel management and assist with program tuning to better meet partner GTM needs

  • Use data to drive planning and success and leverage monthly dashboard to track progress vs. targets, identify opportunities for process improvement

  • Work within HP’s partner IQ system for the creation of product configurations and price quotes

  • Manage opportunity/deal pricing and escalations

  • Prepare and present regularly scheduled project performance reviews quarterly/yearly with key HP, Microsoft, and partner stakeholders

  • Successfully utilize, navigate, and improve CPM processes to execute speed-to-price objectives

What Will You Need to Succeed?

Required

  • Experience using CPQ and pricing platforms in a B2B or partner channel environment (e.g., HP Partner IQ, Salesforce Revenue Cloud, Oracle CPQ, Conga CPQ, Pricefx, Zilliant, or similar)

  • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

  • High attention to detail, particularly in pricing accuracy and technical configuration

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work with structured data and reporting

  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and proactively drive change

Preferred

  • Experience in channel sales, business operations, or sales support

  • Background in technology or commercial sales environments

  • Proficiency with Power BI or similar analytics tools

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft-based PC and Personal Compute platforms

  • Exposure to project or portfolio management (PPM) methodologies

What We Offer: 

In our commitment to our “We Care” value, we believe in providing employees with valuable mental and physical well-being benefits including: 

  • Structured learning and career development programs

  • Mental health program

  • Generous Paid Time Off policy 

  • Paid medical leave

  • Child/Dependent care reimbursement 

  • Education reimbursement

  • 401k match, hardship loan program, access to financial wellness advisor

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision 

Compensation Range: $70,00.00 - $80,000.00

The salary range for this position is between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 annually. There are several factors to consider including but not limited to, the role’s responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, internal equity, and key skills. Your recruiter will provide more detailed information during the interview process. 

MarketStar is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual who identifies as someone with a disability and require reasonable accommodation(s) to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at people.success@marketstar.com for assistance.