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 us drive our continued success globally. You’ll be part of our Graduate Program supporting the UKIMEA region in which you will define, manage and evaluate business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives and develops 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 :
1. Support data and business analysis to develop business plans.
2. Support the development of statistical and financial models for forecasting and reporting.
3. Execute market research projects and gather intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends.
4. Work with cross-functional teams to support the data collection process.
What you’ll need:
5. Completed Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in 2026 with a focus in business, management, marketing, economics or related degree
6. Up to 12 months of relevant experience
7. You have knowledge of research and project management methodologies
8. You are an analytical thinker with technical analysis and data manipulation skills
9. You are highly proficient in Excel, Power BI, statistical analysis and financial modelling
10. Strong interpersonal, presentation and planning skills
What we’d prefer you bring:
11. The drive to seek out what’s next and to deliver exceptional results
12. Experience or a proven interest in sales and a passion for technology
13. The desire to embrace new ideas and fresh thinking and seek out ideas different than your own
14. Experience as an active leader on campus who strives to make a positive impact on the world
15. Comfort with working in a hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) environment
What you can expect from us:
16. Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting into the role
17. Ongoing learning and development throughout the duration of the program
18. Be mentored by at least one senior member of the team and into a true professional with valuable relationships and international working experience
19. Competitive salary and great benefits
20. Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays initiative
Additional Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Metrics, Business Performance, Business Strategies, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative {+ 5 more}
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.