Sales Intern

Full job description

Location

Gauteng, 2128

Category

Administration. Finance and Legal

Job Type

Full time

Job Id

1184216

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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.

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 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.

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.

Industries:Information Technology & Services

Function: Sales