Jimmy Holbert

About Jimmy Holbert

With over 25 years of experience in sales, strategy, and marketing leadership, I’ve had the privilege of working with some fantastic companies and making a meaningful impact across the industry. As a Channel Sales Director, I’ve built and led high-performing teams of Sales Specialists, watching them grow and achieve success.I have a deep understanding of channel dynamics, having worked extensively with value-added resellers, distributors, and solution integrators. Along the way, I’ve sharpened my skills in product marketing, category management, business development, and product innovation-always focused on aligning with market needs.Over the years, I’ve developed a strong network of executives at major tech players like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, as well as channel partners and end-users. This network has been a key driver of success and collaboration throughout my career.My passion lies in workstation technology and client computing, especially when it comes to graphics (GPU) and processors (CPU). I enjoy diving into the technical details and translating them into clear, practical benefits for clients.One of my greatest strengths is communication. I’ve been told my presentation skills stand out-whether I’m leading technical or sales training, crafting compelling product marketing messages, or mapping out strategic roadmaps. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of connecting with an audience and delivering a message that truly resonates.My career has spanned a wide range of industries-from SMB and consumer markets to retail, corporate enterprise, education, digital media, engineering, healthcare, oil & gas, and financial services. This diverse background has given me a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities each sector faces.In short, I’m a seasoned professional passionate about technology, driven by results, and always ready to embrace new challenges in this fast-changing industry.

Experience

1. Hp Workstations Graphics Product Planning Manager

   HP

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Leading the end-to-end planning and execution of our graphics portfolio across all desktop and mobile workstation product lines.

Education

• Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

  MBA, ECommerce

  2002 — 2003

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Economics, Business

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Channel
• Solution Selling
• Channel Partners
• Product Management
• Hp
• Product Marketing
• Partner Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Account Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Smb
• Sales Management
• New Business Development
• Vendor Management
• Business Alliances
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Demand Generation
• Sales Enablement
• Pre-Sales
• Storage Solutions
• Saas
• Business Development
• Storage