Channel Sales Support Placement

Channel Sales Support Placement

The Channel Sales Support Intern will play a crucial role in the UK&I Partner & Ecosystem team. They will support the Partner & Ecosystem Leaders as well as the Partner Business Managers, Distribution Business Managers and Sales Specialists. They will have their finger on the pulse of the business and be able to help the team and partners be more effective. It's a great opportunity for someone wanting a fast start in channel business. You will learn every component of the IT Channel working with all partners and distribution.

What you'll do:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Partner & Ecosystem team across UK&I.
• Develop and manage reporting for planning and tracking, utilising tools such as PowerBI and SFDC, including completing data analysis & trend identification.
• Build and update a fortnightly forecast pack & support the forecasting process with relevant Sales Manager.
• Create documentation, mainly presentations, to support meetings such as Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Internal and external meetings with partner/distribution in HPE or their offices.
• Run activities & represent HPE at partner/distribution events such as Sales Floor Days & Enablement sessions.
• Support in events organisation & actively participate.
• Be a Champion for partner/distribution queries on HPE tooling & processes.
• Development of communication vehicles for internal & external audiences such as the creation of newsletters & email communications.
• Management of various programmes, including incentives, & governance activities.
• Ad-hoc projects encompassing other areas of the business such as marketing, communications, operations & wider HPE sales.
• An opportunity to develop both professional and technical skills.

What you'll need:

• Potential interns must be in their 2nd year of a four-year degree 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.
• Self-motivation to work independently, be confident in your resourcefulness, but aware when you need to ask for help & guidance.
• Good time management & organisational skills while being structured in your approach.
• Adaptable in working in a fast-paced sales environment, working towards tight deadlines & prioritising workload.
• Ability to effectively & confidently communicate with internal stakeholders & external partners/distributors on the phone, email and face to face.
• Be prepared to travel across the UK & Ireland when necessary.
• Basic experience of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and Excel.
• A team orientated, collaborative mindset & proactivity to embrace opportunities.
• Accuracy & attention to detail in the completion of your work.

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.

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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.

How to apply

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