Business Development Intern - Placement Year

Business Development Intern – Placement Year at Nimble Storage, Berkshire, UK
Step into a high‑impact role that sits at the heart of Nimble Storage’s growth engine. As a Business Development Intern you will support the Administration & Workplace team within HPE, helping to translate market insights into actionable strategies that accelerate revenue and strengthen customer relationships. This placement offers a unique window into the fast‑moving data‑storage industry, where your contributions directly influence go‑to‑market plans, partner enablement, and pipeline generation. Working alongside senior BD managers, you will gain exposure to enterprise‑level sales cycles, cloud‑centric solutions, and the evolving hybrid‑IT landscape, positioning you for rapid professional advancement and a potential full‑time offer upon successful completion.

- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities in the storage and data‑management sector.
- Assist in the preparation of sales enablement materials, pitch decks, and client proposals that showcase Nimble’s differentiators.
- Support lead qualification, CRM data hygiene, and pipeline tracking using Salesforce and internal HPE tools.
- Coordinate cross‑functional meetings with product, marketing, and engineering to align go‑to‑market initiatives.
- Analyse sales performance metrics and generate weekly dashboards for senior leadership review.
- Contribute to partner outreach programs, helping to onboard and enable channel partners across the UK and Europe.
- Deliver concise reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to the Business Development team.

The ideal candidate blends analytical rigor with strong communication skills, thrives in a collaborative environment, and demonstrates a proactive, results‑driven mindset. You should be comfortable navigating complex data sets, possess a solid foundation in cloud‑based infrastructure concepts, and be eager to learn the nuances of enterprise sales. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will work closely with a dynamic team of BD professionals, marketing specialists, and technical consultants, gaining mentorship and hands‑on experience that accelerates your career trajectory.

Joining Nimble Storage means becoming part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and customer‑centricity. You will be immersed in a forward‑thinking environment where continuous learning is championed through structured training, mentorship programs, and exposure to industry‑leading technologies such as hyper‑converged infrastructure and AI‑driven storage analytics. This placement places you at the forefront of a market undergoing rapid digital transformation, giving you the chance to shape the future of data solutions while building a robust professional network. If you are passionate about driving business growth, eager to make a tangible impact, and ready to launch your career with a global leader in storage, the Business Development Intern – Placement Year role at Nimble Storage in Berkshire, UK is your springboard to success.