Placement - Services & Solutions Sales Intern

Are you ready to kickstart your career with the world’s No. 1 personal systems and printing company? HP is seeking ambitious and motivated students to join our 13‑month Sales Internship Programme, starting in July 2027.

As a Sales Intern within our Global Services and Solutions Sales team, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting sales activities, analysing data, and working closely with internal teams and external partners. You’ll play an important role in ensuring our End User sales teams and channel partners receive the right level of support on customer opportunities, while contributing to initiatives that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.

This internship offers exposure to real‑world sales operations in a dynamic, collaborative environment, with opportunities to build strong professional relationships and develop valuable commercial skills.

• Support the Global Services and Solutions teams with day‑to‑day activities
• Assist with sales analysis, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Contribute to sales initiatives, partner events, and customer opportunities

• Undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled at a UK university and eligible for a placement year
• A strong interest in sales, business development, and the technology industry
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• An analytical approach with attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment

• Basic understanding of sales processes and business operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Nice to have
  - Power Bi
• Good presentation, communication, and time‑management skills

• Real‑world sales experience in a global technology company
• Access to over
  ** 10,000 learning resources
  ** to support your development
• Opportunities to work with senior leaders and expand your professional network
• Participation in the
  ** HP Mentor Scheme**, intern committee, and social events
• Involvement in charity fundraising events and Business Impact Networks

This role is a 13‑month industrial placement, running from 1 July 2027 to 31 July 2028, and is intended to form part of a recognised sandwich / placement year. You must be currently enrolled in University degree programme and required to complete a formal placement year as part of your course, with a confirmed return to study after the placement.

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the placement.
• Work onsite at HP’s Reading headquarters (with occasional additional travel as required) / Hybrid working as standard
• Please note:
  
  this role is only open to students completing a mandatory placement year as part of their university degree. Graduates and non‑students will not be considered.

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