Sales Graduate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Manchester seeks a graduate to partner with Sales and Presales teams, develop technical solutions, and engage in customer discussions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration in a hybrid environment, aligning enterprise technology with business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Up to 12 months of relevant experience in technical roles or internships.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to various audiences.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Presales teams to support customer engagements.
• Develop customer presentations and technical solution proposals.
• Participate in customer meetings and workshops to build confidence.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in enterprise technology

Analytical thinking

Curiosity about emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

* Partner closely with Sales, Presales, and Channel teams to support customer engagements across the full sales lifecycle.* Learn to understand customer business challenges and translate them into technical solution designs using HPE’s portfolio (compute, storage, networking, cloud, and services).* Support the development of customer presentations, solution proposals, and demonstrations, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity.* Assist in solution sizing, configuration, and architecture under the guidance of senior Presales professionals.* Participate in customer meetings, workshops, and technical discussions to build confidence in customer-facing environments.* Contribute to proof-of-concepts, pilots, and technical validations where required.* Continuously develop your technical knowledge through formal training, certifications, and on-the-job learning.* Collaborate across teams to capture feedback from customers and help improve how we position and deliver our solutions.* A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree within the last 12 months in **Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, or a related technical discipline**.* Up to 12 months of relevant experience (internships, placements, projects, or part-time roles welcome).* Strong communication skills with the **ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences**.* A genuine **interest in enterprise technology** and how it supports business outcomes.* **Analytical thinking** and a structured approach to problem-solving.* Willingness to learn, ask questions, and **continuously improve**.* **Curiosity about emerging technologies (cloud, AI, data, sustainability, security**).* The confidence to engage in discussions, even when you do not yet have all the answers.* Experience working in teams, whether through university projects, societies, or extracurricular activities.* Comfort working in a hybrid environment and collaborating with distributed teams.* A mindset focused on impact, ownership, and long-term development.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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