Placement Year - Services & Solutions Sales Intern

Location: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Placement Year - Channel Services Intern

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Job Description

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

About the Role

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.

What you will do as a Services and Digital Sales Support Intern:

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

What we are looking for in our Interns

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

A great Services and Digital Sales Support Intern will have-

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

What You’ll Gain in your Internship with HP

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

Key Requirements for this internship

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.

At HP, we believe in the power of ideas and teamwork. We offer an inclusive and innovative environment where you can grow, make an impact, and begin shaping your future career. Apply now and start your journey with HP.

About you

You’re out to reimagine and reinvent what’s possible- in your career as well as the world around you. So are we. We love taking on tough challenges, disrupting the status quo, and creating what’s next. We’re in search of talented people who are inspired by big challenges, driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference

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Full time

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No shift premium (United Kingdom)

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