Sales Intern

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Sales Internship (2 years)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) South Africa is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Sales Intern to join our team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or candidate with prior work experience to gain valuable sales and business development experience in the technology industry. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales, technology, and eager to engage with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement: Actively engage with potential and existing customers via telephone, email, and virtual meetings to understand their needs and promote HPE solutions.

• Sales Support: Assist the sales team in lead generation, follow-ups, and pipeline management to drive business growth.

• Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and potential market opportunities.

• Sales Process Involvement: Participate in sales meetings, product training, and strategy sessions to develop a strong understanding of HPE’s sales methodologies.

• Administrative Tasks: Provide general support to the sales team, including preparing reports, managing CRM entries, and assisting with proposals.

Requirements:

• Education: A graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or relevant work experience in a sales environment.

• Language: Must be proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Key Competencies:

• Passion for Sales / Sales Mindset: A strong interest in sales with a proactive and results-driven approach.

• Passion for Technology: Interest in the technology sector and eagerness to learn about HPE’s products and solutions.

• Perseverance: A self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and determination to succeed.

• Communication Skills: Must be comfortable engaging with clients over the telephone and in virtual environments.

Why Join HPE?

At HPE, we are committed to developing young talent by providing a supportive and innovative work environment. This internship will offer hands-on exposure to real-world sales experiences, mentorship from industry professionals, and a platform to kickstart a successful career in technology sales.

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), 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, Service And Support Planning {+ 6 more}

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.

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Job:

Administration

Job Level:

N/A

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.