Demetrius G. Bentley

About Demetrius G. Bentley

As a Category Manager in Sales Execution at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), I lead with purpose and precision—empowering sales teams across Enterprise, Channel, and Digital motions to execute effectively and help customers futureproof their infrastructure. My work bridges strategy and action, using data-driven programs and field enablement to unlock growth, increase pipeline velocity, and drive measurable business outcomes.With over 12 years of experience in sales and management across global corporations, I bring a cross-functional mindset and a commitment to building scalable, repeatable sales execution engines. I hold an MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Southern University and A&M College, which complements my ability to lead people and manage complex business processes with empathy and impact.In addition to my day-to-day role, I serve as the Professional Development Chair for HPE’s Global Black Employee Network (BEN) and as the North Texas BEN Chapter Chair. In these roles, I design and lead strategies to elevate Black professionals through leadership development, skill-building, and relationship cultivation with HPE executives and external partners. I am deeply passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and committed to making our workplace more representative, equitable, and empowering for all.I\'m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, sharing insights, and driving meaningful change, both inside and outside the workplace.

Experience

1. Sales Execution Storage Category Manager Sales, Sbp Partners & Strategic Initiatives

   Hewlett Packard Enterprise

   May 2025 — Present · TX, US

   Developed and operationalized execution strategies that drove measurable impact across Enterprise, Channel, and Digital Sales. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align go-to-market motions with strategic priorities, enhancing pipeline growth. • Enabled sales teams with actionable insights and content, improving conversion rates and field efficiency at scale.

Education

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

  2008 — 2012

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Account Management
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Customer Retention
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Data Entry
• Direct Sales
• Financial Analysis
• Business Networking
• Fundraising
• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy
• Sports Writing
• Leadership Development
• Apple
• Sales Experience
• Ibm Pc: Windows: Microsoft Office
• Hospitality
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Management
• Budgets
• Creative Writing
• Sales Process
• Community Outreach
• Basic Film Editing
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Strong Knowledge of Internet
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Event Management
• Access
• Leadership