Summary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Storage and Data Solutions Intern for its Riyadh team. The intern will support presales specialists and solution architects with enterprise storage solution mapping, customer presentations, market research, proof-of-concept coordination, and sales opportunity tracking. Applicants must be pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree and be eligible for COOP training, with an interest in enterprise IT, storage, cloud computing, and technology sales. The role is hybrid, with an average of 2 days per week in an HPE office.
The posting
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Storage & Data Solutions Intern - COOP
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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:
At HPE, our team members search beyond customers' needs today to accelerate what’s next and make a difference — for others, our company, and the planet. Our customers turn to us because we are positive, empathetic, and enterprising. We embrace opportunities to accelerate this transformation across data, connectivity, cloud, and security. And together we make what was once thought impossible, possible.
That’s why we not only give you the space to grow into the professional you want to be, but we also embrace who you are and where you come from. We also value flexibility and autonomy to balance work and personal needs in a way that works best for you.
About the Role
The Storage & Data Solutions Sales Organization drives HPE's market leadership in enterprise storage, data protection, and modern infrastructure. Our customers rely on us to architect resilient data pipelines, manage massive data growth, and modernize their backup and archival strategies.
As a Data Solutions/Storage Specialist Intern, you will work side-by-side with our experienced sales, presales, and technical solution architects. You will help position HPE's comprehensive storage portfolio, spanning hybrid cloud, data protection, to help our enterprise customers solve complex business and data challenges.
Our internship provides you with an opportunity to gain real-world commercial and technical experience, make an immediate impact, and connect with other interns. Key aspects of our program include professional development, networking events, and mentorship from senior tech sales leaders.
What You’ll Do
· Presales Support & Solution Mapping: Assist technical sales specialists and architects in designing enterprise storage solutions, aligning customer pain points with HPE hardware, software, and tape-based data protection products.
· Customer Presentations & Demos: Help prepare compelling technical presentations, proposals, and solution briefs tailored to client requirements.
· Market & Competitive Analysis: Research market trends, analyze competitor storage offerings (on-premises, cloud, and backup/archival), and support positioning strategies for HPE GreenLake.
· Collaboration: Work cross-functional with internal product, engineering, and sales teams to coordinate customer proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and technical deep-dives.
· Sales Operations & Tracking: Support the sales team with opportunity tracking, pipeline hygiene, and internal tools to streamline deal execution.
What You’ll Need
· Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology, Business Administration with a tech focus, or a related field . Eligible for COOP training.
· Technical Interest: A strong interest in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud computing, data storage, and server/storage hardware concepts.
· Commercial Drive: An enthusiasm for technology sales, customer engagement, and understanding how enterprise technology solves business problems.
· Communication & Presentation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (and Arabic is a strong plus), with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and ask smart questions.
· Problem-Solving Mindset: A structured, analytical approach to investigating customer requirements and matching them to technical solutions.
What We’d Prefer You Bring
· Academic Excellence: On track to achieve a strong academic standing (equivalent to a 2:1 degree or higher).
· Consultative Spirit: A collaborative, solution-focused mindset with a high sense of urgency and customer-first attitude.
· Leadership & Extracurriculars: Experience as an active leader on campus or in student organizations who strives to make a positive impact.
· Hybrid Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) corporate environment.
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.
What We Can Offer You:
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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