Business Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description: Business Manager – HPE Architecture Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid This role follows a non-negotiable 3-day hybrid working pattern. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Milton Keynes office. About the Job Are you a commercially driven leader who enjoys building strategy, creating growth opportunities, and influencing business performance? We're looking for a Business Manager to take ownership of one of our strategic HPE architectures, shaping the commercial direction and growth strategy for the business. This is a highly influential role that sits at the centre of sales, marketing, vendor management, and partner engagement. You'll be responsible for translating vendor strategy into actionable business plans, developing go-to-market initiatives, and creating the programmes, frameworks, and tools that enable our teams and partners to succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working strategically while still delivering tangible commercial results. If you thrive on identifying market opportunities, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving growth through innovative thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Core Responsibilities Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the HPE Architecture business. Build and manage business plans aligned to vendor and Ingram Micro objectives. Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and growth initiatives. Develop partner programmes, campaigns, and go-to-market strategies. Drive partner recruitment, development, and long-term growth. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to maximise business performance. Build strong relationships with HPE and key internal stakeholders. Monitor business performance, profitability, and key growth metrics. Present strategic recommendations, business updates, and performance insights to senior leadership. To Set You Up for Success, We Are Looking for the Following Skills and Experience Experience in Business Management, Category Management, Vendor Management, Product Management, or a similar commercially focused role. Strong commercial acumen with experience developing and executing growth strategies. Experience building business plans, go-to-market initiatives, and partner development programmes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market and performance data to drive decision-making. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience working within a technology, distribution, or channel environment. Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results through collaboration. Candidates must have demonstrable experience working within the Networking business, including a strong understanding of networking technologies, partner ecosystems, and go-to-market strategies. What We Offer AXA Health Insurance and Dental Plan Options available for you and your family through a salary sacrifice scheme. Rising holiday allowance at Year 2 and Year 5. Birthday day off. Employee Referral Bonus – help us grow our team and get rewarded for introducing great talent. Employee discounts and wellness perks. Modern offices with breakout spaces, free tea and coffee, and a private wellness room. Development opportunities with clear career progression and training. We Are Ingram Micro Group Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. We help businesses realise the promise of technology by connecting partners with the solutions, services, and expertise they need to succeed. Working alongside some of the world's leading technology vendors, we enable our partners to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional outcomes for their customers. Make an Application to Join the Team! This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategic technology portfolio, influence business strategy, and help shape the future growth of one of our most important vendor relationships. If you're commercially minded, strategically focused, and ready to make a real impact within a global technology leader, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with a copy of your most recent CV. #LI-NA3 With us, you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. It’ll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com Click Introduce Yourself above to join our talent network! It’s no surprise that technology powers the planet. But what might surprise you is that Ingram Micro has the ability to reach more than 90% of the global population. By joining us, you make Ingram Micro’s contribution a reality: helping businesses grow, supporting industries from healthcare to education with their technology, or even connecting the world. What’s in it for you? Well, we take great care of our people, everyone is made to feel welcome, and opportunities to grow apply to all. But the prospect of shaping the future through technology is something you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Let’s shape tomorrow.