Sales Cyber Security Intern in Westford, MA

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company. It helps organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud.

This role is designed as onsite, with the expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

About the Role

HPE is looking for a motivated Sales Intern to support its cybersecurity sales team. The role offers hands-on 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 public information.
• Support personalized email, phone, and professional networking outreach under the sales team's guidance.
• Help qualify inbound leads and schedule introductory meetings for sales representatives.
• Maintain accurate account records, activity notes, and follow-up tasks in the CRM system.
• Assist with meeting preparation, presentations, and customer follow-up materials.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, events, and lead follow-up.
• Learn HPE'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 for 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.

Benefits

HPE offers a comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits, along with programs for personal and professional development. The company also emphasizes an inclusive culture where varied backgrounds are valued.