Graduate Solutions Business Manager

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., At HPE Data Solutions, we help organisations unlock the value of their data through solutions spanning enterprise storage, private cloud, AI, data management, virtualisation and cyber resilience.

The UKIMEA Data Solutions Business Development team connects market and customer insight with portfolio strategy and field execution. We work across sales, presales, marketing, channel partners, strategic alliances and worldwide teams to create demand, build pipeline and drive profitable growth and market share.

We are looking for an ambitious and high-potential graduate to join our UKIMEA organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop into a future Business Development Manager, Sales Specialist or go-to-market leader.

You will receive ongoing mentoring, coaching and practical experience across business development, sales, marketing, portfolio strategy, data analysis, customer and partner engagement, and enterprise technology. The role combines commercial analysis, campaign execution, sales enablement, project ownership and cross-functional collaboration, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in technology.

In this role you will

• Support the development and execution of go-to-market plans that create pipeline and accelerate growth across the HPE Data Solutions portfolio.
• Help identify and prioritise installed-base, new-customer and cross-sell opportunities using customer, market and business data.
• Support demand-generation campaigns, sales plays and customer-acceleration programmes from initial planning through to execution and measurement.
• Work with sales, presales, marketing, channel and digital-sales teams to translate strategic priorities into clear and practical field actions.
• Analyse business performance, pipeline, market trends and campaign results, turning data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Create sales enablement materials, customer messaging, presentations and campaign resources that help sellers and partners engage customers effectively.
• Support customer and partner events, workshops, enablement sessions and community activities across UKIMEA.
• Develop an understanding of customer priorities relating to AI, hybrid cloud, data management, virtualisation, storage and cyber resilience.
• Research competitors, market developments and customer trends to identify growth opportunities and strengthen HPE’s market positioning.
• Engage with HPE worldwide and product teams, helping to bring regional customer and field insight into portfolio and go-to-market discussions.
• Take ownership of defined projects and programmes, coordinating stakeholders, tracking actions and measuring outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships across HPE and its partner ecosystem while developing the commercial, analytical and communication skills needed for your future career., All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to communicate ideas clearly.
• A genuine interest in enterprise technology, AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity or digital
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in using data to support commercial decisions.
• The ability to organise work effectively, manage priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Curiosity about customers, markets and how technology creates business value.
• A proactive approach to learning, development and taking ownership.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative and geographically diverse team.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commercial mindset.
• The confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions constructively and contribute new ideas., * Internship, placement-year or part-time experience in business development, sales, marketing, customer success, consulting, analytics or project management.
• Experience organising events, student societies, campaigns, communities or collaborative projects.
• Experience analysing data and presenting findings or recommendations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI or similar analysis and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics or HubSpot.
• Experience using AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
• Basic knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, storage, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data management or AI solutions.
• Evidence of taking ownership of a project, influencing others or delivering a measurable outcome through university, volunteering or employment.

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.