This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.
Who we are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job description
Start Date: 1st July 2025
Location: Winnersh
The Sales Support Intern will play a crucial role for the Operational Services team. They will have their finger on the pulse of the business and be able to help the sales team be completely effective, It’s a great opportunity for someone wanting a fast start in the tech industry. You will learn every component of Operational Services and have the opportunity to lead team meetings.
What you'll do
- Assisting the sales team on managing their sales opportunities - This can include your involvement in the order booking process, aiding your sales team on individual accounts and managing account lists
- Forecasting and reporting - The role will involve building and executing against account plans, providing regular value-based reporting and you will be responsible for scheduling and running account review meetings
- Project work - There will be opportunities within the role for the individual to be involved with a series of small and large scale tasks involving a variety of HPE departments.
What you'll need
- Potential interns must be in their 2nd year of a four-year degree (ideally business orientated) which requires (or has an option for) 3rd year to be a one year's industrial placement, and are expected to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 grade
- You must be eligible to work in the UK and be available to commence the placement at the beginning of July 2025 for 13 months.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Experience in database management would be beneficial.
- No primary experience in sales is necessary, however you must have solid record of past work experience and/or participation in meaningful extra-curricular activities.
- High level communication skills are essential, both verbally and written
- Must be willing, adaptable and positive – this fast paced environment requires individuals who are enthusiastic even in challenging situations
- Being committed to the role and achieving the best of your ability
- Be proficient in using excel
- Have the ability to work under time constraints
- Professionalism when working closely with experienced colleagues
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Additional support and training will be given whenever needed to help develop the individual’s personal skills
Additional skills
Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Office Administration, Policy and procedures, Recordkeeping, Risk Assessment, Service And Support Planning {+ 6 more}
What we can offer you
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
