Graduate Category Sales

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a motivated recent graduate for a two-year contract in Sales Operations. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in business development while engaging with customers and internal teams. Ideal candidates should have a recent degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Sales, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The role includes responsibilities like understanding products, customer engagement, and market analysis. Join to develop your professional skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health & Life insurance

HP product discount

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in business administration or related field.
• Work experience not required, but internships are a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Communicate product features and benefits to potential customers.
• Collaborate with the commercial category team for 4P execution.
• Follow up with leads and gather customer feedback.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Proactive Attitude

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Marketing, or Sales

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

HP Inc. is a global technology leader committed to creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. With a legacy of innovation and a portfolio that spans personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, HP empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. At HP, we believe in pushing boundaries, fostering creativity, and building a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and inclusive practices.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated recent graduate for a two year contract, to join our UKI commercial category team. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands-on experience in commercial category business development while supporting category initiatives and customer engagement. The successful candidate will work under close supervision to develop a foundational understanding of HP’s products and services and 4P execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of HP’s products or services in order to communicate their features, benefits, and value proposition to potential customers.
• Works and collaborates with the commercial category team to deliver 4P execution in the UK&I
• Follows up with leads and potential customers to nurture the relationship, answer questions, and gather additional information.
• Collaborates with various internal teams from marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans in adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Conducts external market analysis to gather insights about the industry, competitors, and customer preferences to contribute to the development of effective sales strategies.
• Collects and analyses customer feedback and data to understand customer needs, pain points, and improvement areas to enhance future deliverables.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, customer interactions, and sales pipeline.
• Participates in training programs and gathers an understanding of product categories, business management, sales strategies, and challenges.

What are we looking for?

• Recent Bachelor / master’s in business administration, Marketing, Salesor related fields.
• Work experience is not required, but appropriate internships related to the job content would be a plus.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong communication and presentation skills:advanced communication skills, both written and verbal. Availability to develop presentation in front of a group of people.
• Proactive, curious, and dynamic personality:Capacity and eagerness to learn new things and be in different environments and workforces.
• Organized and structured skills.
• Solid adaptability and change management skills: Adapt quickly in a highly dynamic environment.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world.
• Diverse, continued internal growth and career opportunities. Including HP’s own learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• An attractive benefits package:
  • Health & Life insurance
  • HP product discount
• Work life balance / flexible working hours.
• Women, Pride, Young employees, Sustainability and Disability! Just a few of our fantastic global business networks you can get involved with locally.
• We also dedicate time and resources to contribute with our community through Corporate Volunteering activities.
• Do you like to give back to the community? Then join one of our many volunteering teams or be a part of the incredible HP charity day held on siteannually.

Sounds like you? Apply and let’s have a talk!

Job -

Sales Operations

Schedule -

Full time

Graduate Category Sales

Description -

Description

About HP

HP Inc. is a global technology leader committed to creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. With a legacy of innovation and a portfolio that spans personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, HP empowers individuals and organizations to achieve more. At HP, we believe in pushing boundaries, fostering creativity, and building a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and inclusive practices.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated recent graduate for a two year contract, to join our UKI commercial category team. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands-on experience in commercial category business development while supporting category initiatives and customer engagement. The successful candidate will work under close supervision to develop a foundational understanding of HP’s products and services and 4P execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of HP’s products or services in order to communicate their features, benefits, and value proposition to potential customers.
• Works and collaborates with the commercial category team to deliver 4P execution in the UK&I
• Follows up with leads and potential customers to nurture the relationship, answer questions, and gather additional information.
• Collaborates with various internal teams from marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans in adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Conducts external market analysis to gather insights about the industry, competitors, and customer preferences to contribute to the development of effective sales strategies.
• Collects and analyses customer feedback and data to understand customer needs, pain points, and improvement areas to enhance future deliverables.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, customer interactions, and sales pipeline.
• Participates in training programs and gathers an understanding of product categories, business management, sales strategies, and challenges.

What are we looking for?

• Recent Bachelor / master’s in business administration, Marketing, Salesor related fields.
• Work experience is not required, but appropriate internships related to the job content would be a plus.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong communication and presentation skills:advanced communication skills, both written and verbal. Availability to develop presentation in front of a group of people.
• Proactive, curious, and dynamic personality:Capacity and eagerness to learn new things and be in different environments and workforces.
• Organized and structured skills.
• Solid adaptability and change management skills: Adapt quickly in a highly dynamic environment.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in an international organization with colleagues coming from all over the world.
• Diverse, continued internal growth and career opportunities. Including HP’s own learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• An attractive benefits package:
  • Health & Life insurance
  • HP product discount
• Work life balance / flexible working hours.
• Women, Pride, Young employees, Sustainability and Disability! Just a few of our fantastic global business networks you can get involved with locally.
• We also dedicate time and resources to contribute with our community through Corporate Volunteering activities.
• Do you like to give back to the community? Then join one of our many volunteering teams or be a part of the incredible HP charity day held on siteannually.

Sounds like you? Apply and let’s have a talk!

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Sales Operations

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United Kingdom)

Travel -

Not Specified

Relocation -

No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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