Business Development Intern

Business Development InternThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Start Date: 1 July 2026 - 31 July 2027
Location: Winnersh, Reading

What you'll need

• Be in the second year of a four-year degree with a compulsory or optional industrial placement year
• On track to achieve a minimum 2:1
• Be eligible to work in the UK and available to start in July 2026 for a 13-month placement
• Be self-motivated, resourceful and comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills with a structured approach to work
• Be adaptable to changing priorities and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Show creativity, curiosity and confidence in asking questions.
• Possess excellent written, visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Be collaborative and team-oriented

What you'll do

• Support the HPE Networking Business Development team across business analysis, reporting, communications, pricing activities and events.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards and insights using Excel, Power BI and internal business systems to support decision-making. Analyse sales performance, market share, customer trends and distributor data, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external communications, including promotions, product updates, pricing information and SharePoint content.
• Support partner engagement activities, including distributor business reviews, sponsorship events and inventory management initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, channel and sponsorship teams on a variety of business projects and priorities.
• Contribute to charity initiatives, volunteering activities and cross-functional intern projects.
• Provide administrative and operational support where required, including equipment, logistics and business coordination activities.

What you can expect from us

• Develop expertise in business analytics, reporting, stakeholder engagement and commercial operations within a global technology business.
• Gain hands-on experience using Microsoft Office, Salesforce (SFDC), Clari, CSIS and Power BI.
• Build capability using industry-leading AI and productivity tools, including Copilot, Chat HPE, Klue, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Zoom AI and People AI.
• Learn about HPE Networking's strategy, portfolio and market propositions, including delivering a presentation to the management team within your first 90 days.
• Build relationships with the UK&I leadership team and key stakeholders across the business.
• Participate in HPE's intern programme, including Early Careers activities, Employee Resource Groups and office-wide initiatives.
• Complete sales readiness training delivered by industry experts.
• Attend channel partner meetings, distributor focus days and business reviews.
• Shadow Business Development Managers during customer, partner and industry engagements.
• Work alongside experienced professionals while developing your commercial acumen, analytical skills, proactive mindset and confidence using modern digital and AI-enabled business tools.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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.

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.

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