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Global Service Principal (GSP) - Tier 1 DACH

On-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

HP

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Work mode
On-site, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Other languages
German
Experience
10+ years

Visa options

  • The ad rules out sponsorship

    Per the ad: “No”

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education & Experience Recommended

  • Typically 10+ years of experience in complex solution sales, business development, managed services, technology services, consulting, or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits from qualification through contract negotiation and closure.

  • Experience working across multiple solution areas, preferably including managed services, workplace or print services, software, security, connectivity, or digital transformation.

  • Experience developing financial models, ROI assessments, commercial proposals, and executive-level business cases.

  • Experience working in a matrixed, multinational organization is preferred.

  • Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, financial modelling, ROI analysis, and contract negotiations.

  • Ability to develop customer-focused solutions, value propositions, and business cases.

  • Strong pursuit, program/project management, planning, and governance skills.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, cross-functional, and international environments.

Nice to have

Preferred Certifications
NA

Knowledge & Skills

  • Fluent professional English required; German language skills preferred for the DACH market.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

No

The role

Global Service Principal (GSP) - Tier 1 DACH

The Global Service Principal (GSP) is responsible for leading strategic pursuit activities across the complete Global Services & Solutions (GSS) portfolio in the Tier 1 DACH market.

The role covers Managed Collaboration Services (MCS), Managed Print Services (MPS), Managed Device Services (MDS) software, Security, and related services and solutions. The GSP leads pursuits from qualification, strategy, and solution development through commercial decision-making, contract negotiation, and deal closure.

Working closely with customers, account teams, solution architects, finance, legal, delivery, and other cross-functional stakeholders, the GSP develops compelling value propositions and business cases aligned to customer needs. The role also contributes to market development, account planning, lead identification, pursuit excellence, and the continuous improvement of the GSS sales process.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Leads qualification, sales strategy, business development, and pursuit execution across the full GSS portfolio, including MCS, MPS, MDS software, Security, and related services.

  • Owns and coordinates end-to-end pursuit activities, including planning, governance, solution assessment, commercial strategy, pricing, risk evaluation, and business decision-making.

  • Partners with account teams during lead identification, opportunity shaping, and account business planning.

  • Acts as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding their business priorities, operational challenges, technology environment, and transformation objectives.

  • Defines compelling, differentiated value propositions and articulates the business case in alignment with customer requirements.

  • Analyzes complex financial models, conducts ROI and value assessments, and supports decisions for deals with significant financial impact.

  • Leads customer engagements, sales processes, contract negotiations, and cross-functional discussions to drive successful outcomes.

  • Orchestrates integrated solutions across multiple GSS capabilities and ensures that the proposed solution is commercially viable, operationally deliverable, and aligned with customer expectations.

  • Maintains a strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, customer needs, competitive developments, and emerging technologies relevant to the GSS portfolio.

  • Identifies opportunities to develop innovative pursuit strategies and strengthen the organization's market position in DACH.

  • Applies program and project management methods to define, plan, track, govern, and escalate complex pursuits.

  • Ensures clear ownership, decision-making, risk management, and executive communication throughout the pursuit lifecycle.

  • Optimizes pursuit processes, promotes best practices, and contributes to continuous improvement of sales effectiveness.

  • Shares expertise and mentors junior team members and colleagues involved in complex pursuits.

  • Builds strong relationships with customers, account teams, partners, and senior internal stakeholders.

  • Travels regularly within the DACH region and internationally as required to support customers, pursuits, workshops, negotiations, and internal business activities.

How you'll work

Full time

No shift premium (Spain)

50%

Cross-Org Skills

  • Effective Communication

  • Results Orientation

  • Learning Agility

  • Digital Fluency

  • Customer Centricity

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Commercial Acumen

  • Influencing Without Authority

  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

  • Executive Presence

About HP

HP (Hewlett-Packard) is a global technology company that designs and manufactures a wide range of hardware, software, and services, from personal computers and printers to 3D printing and hybrid work solutions. With a workforce of roughly 58,000 employees worldwide, HP operates across more than 170 countries and is a household name in the technology sector, particularly known for its personal computing and printing innovations.

In Spain, HP has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing thousands of professionals across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. The company is a major employer of international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment and English-speaking roles, making it a relevant destination for professionals looking to relocate. HP's Spanish operations are deeply integrated into its EMEA structure, providing opportunities in areas like additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1939
Employees
50,000–60,000
Headquarters
Palo Alto, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • HP offers a global, English-first work environment in its Spanish offices, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company has a strong internal mobility program, allowing employees to transfer between countries and roles.
  • HP's Spanish offices are located in Barcelona and Madrid, two of the most international and well-connected cities in Spain.
  • The company is a major player in additive manufacturing and cybersecurity, areas where Spain is building a local tech hub.
  • HP provides competitive benefits and a structured career path for engineering and business roles.

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Additional information

Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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