Pre-Sales Graduate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Presales Consultant to act as a hands-on technical expert, supporting customers and prospects to align HPE solutions with business outcomes. The role is hybrid, averaging two days per week in an HPE office, with mentoring across software, server/storage/networking, AI-driven solutions and partner ecosystems.

You will engage in events, workshops and community activities, building expertise across software, private cloud, networking, security and AI-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, computer science, business, sales or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine interest in technology, software, networking, cloud, AI or cybersecurity.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise supporting sales engagements with HPE colleagues and channel partners.
• Help strategic partners build Innovation Centres centered around the HPE portfolio for demos and evaluations.
• Become a trusted and valued member of the technical sales organization.
• Support customer events, workshops and community engagement activities.
• Build a foundation in software, private cloud, networking, security and AI-driven operations.
• Develop skills to progress into a future Account Manager or Sales Specialist role.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology/CS/Business/Sales or related

Tools

CRM platforms (Salesforce, Dynamics, HubSpot)

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., As a Presales Consultant, you will serve as a hands-on technical expert supporting our customer base and new prospects to align HPE solutions to business outcomes. You will learn about the power of the broad HPE portfolio for enterprise, mid-market and SMB customers and how we use them together to make real business operating differences and improvements through software and services. You will receive ongoing mentoring, coaching, and practical experience across customer engagement, business development, software/server/storage/networking technologies, AI-driven solutions, and partner ecosystems. The role combines technical and sales development, customer engagement, account support, and community-building activities, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in technology sales.,

• Provide technical expertise supporting sales engagements with HPE colleagues and our channel partners.
• Help strategic partners to build Innovation Centres, centred around the HPE portfolio that they can share to their customers for demos and evaluations.
• uild Innovation Centres centred around the HPE portfolio that they can share to their customers for demos and evaluations.
• Become a trusted and valued member of the technical sales organization.
• Successfully support customer events, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Build a strong foundation in software, private cloud, networking, security and AI-driven operations.
• Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience required to progress into a future Account Manager or Sales Specialist role., All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual's own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
  Bachelor's Degree from 2025 or 2026, preferably in Technology, Computer Science, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in technology, software, networking, cloud, AI, or cybersecurity.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commercial mindset.

Nice to Have

• Internship, placement year, or part-time experience in technology, sales, customer success, retail sales, or business development.
• Experience organizing events, student organizations, communities, or networking activities.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or HubSpot.
• Basic knowledge of datacentre, networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, or AI solutions.
  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 varied 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.
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