UKIMEA Strategy & Planning Graduate

Zerto; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a proactive Graduate in Sales Strategy and Planning. This role focuses on business analysis, financial modeling, and market research. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. The position offers a hybrid work environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Ongoing learning and development

Mentorship opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s/Master's degree in 2026.
• Up to 12 months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of research and project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support data and business analysis to develop business plans.
• Develop statistical and financial models for reporting.
• Measure business performance against forecasted values.
• Conduct market research and gather industry intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical analysis

Data manipulation

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Business analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business or related

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

UKIMEA Strategy & Planning Graduate. This role is designed as onsite with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 values varied backgrounds and supports flexibility to manage work and personal needs. We make bold moves together and strive to be a force for good. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Joining HPE in a Sales Strategy and Planning graduate role is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, proactive individual to grow with us and help drive our continued global success. You’ll be part of our Graduate Program supporting the UKIMEA region where you will define, manage and evaluate business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives and develop data-driven analyses to optimise resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.

Locations

Winnersh, UK

Start Date

Summer 2026

What you’ll do

During the graduate program, you will:

• Support data and business analysis to develop business plans.
• Support the development of statistical and financial models for forecasting and reporting.
• Measure business performance and compare actual data to forecasted values.
• Execute market research projects and gather intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the data collection process.

What you’ll need

• Completed Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in 2026 with a focus in business, management, marketing, economics or related degree
• Up to 12 months of relevant experience
• Knowledge of research and project management methodologies
• Analytical thinker with technical analysis and data manipulation skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, Power BI, statistical analysis and financial modelling
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and planning skills

What we’d prefer you bring

• Drive to seek out what’s next and to deliver exceptional results
• Experience or a proven interest in sales and a passion for technology
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and fresh thinking
• Experience as an active leader on campus who strives to make a positive impact
• Comfort with hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) work environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and the ability to ask smart questions

What you can expect from us

• Initial extensive onboarding to help you settle into the role
• Ongoing learning and development throughout the program
• Mentorship by at least one senior team member and opportunities for international experience
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays

Additional Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, 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, Software Development {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: We invest in your career with programs to help you reach your goals, whether as a knowledge expert or by applying skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive. We value varied backgrounds and strive for flexibility and innovation as a team.

Equality and Inclusion

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

HPE is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.