Sales Cyber Security Intern
This role has been designed as "Onsite" with an expectation that you will primarily work 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.
About the Role
HPE is seeking a motivated Sales Intern to support our cybersecurity sales team. This hands-on role offers exposure to business development, customer engagement, and the sales process. You will work alongside sales colleagues to research prospective customers, support outreach, and help build a qualified sales pipeline. No prior cybersecurity or sales experience is required — curiosity, clear communication, and a willingness to learn are essential.
Key Responsibilities
•Research target accounts, relevant contacts, and business needs using approved tools and publicly available information.
•Support personalized email, phone, and professional networking outreach under the guidance of the sales team.
•Help qualify inbound leads and schedule introductory meetings for sales representatives.
•Maintain accurate account records, activity notes, and follow-up tasks in the customer relationship management (CRM) system.
•Assist with meeting preparation, presentations, and customer follow-up materials.
•Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, events, and lead follow-up.
•Learn the company's software security offerings and communicate their business value using approved messaging.
•Track outreach activity and share progress, questions, and insights with your manager.
•Follow company policies for responsible outreach and handling customer and prospect information.
Qualifications
•Interest in technology sales, software security, or business development.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully.
•Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Comfort learning new tools and working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
•Ability to take initiative, collaborate with others, and apply feedback.
•Availability to work the agreed internship schedule.
Preferred, Not Required
•Coursework or practical experience in business, marketing, communications, computer science, or a related field.
•Exposure to customer service, sales, campus organizations, or other collaborative projects.
•Familiarity with CRM platforms or an interest in cybersecurity concepts.
What You Will Gain
•Hands-on experience in business-to-business software sales and pipeline development.
•Guidance and feedback from sales professionals.
•Practical skills in account research, prospecting, CRM management, and customer communication.
•Exposure to how software security solutions address customer needs.
•Opportunities to observe sales conversations and collaborate across sales and marketing.
What We Can Offer You
•Health & Wellbeing: a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
•Personal & Professional Development: programs catered to helping you reach your career goals.
•Unconditional Inclusion: an inclusive culture celebrating individual uniqueness and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
The expected salary/wage range for this position: United States of America — Hourly Salary USD 26.00 - 30.00 in Massachusetts. The listed salary range reflects base salary; variable incentives may also be offered.
