Category manager - Graduate

Category manager - Graduate

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

Job Description:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers recent graduates the opportunity to join a global tech leader and gain invaluable experience through our graduate roles. You’ll step into a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment where code, data, and business strategy intersect, and where your ideas can ship to customers in real time.

As a Category Manager graduate, you will apply your technical and business know-how to live projects, build new skills alongside industry professionals, and shape the future of AI-ready compute solutions. Throughout the program, you’ll receive regular training, one-to-one mentoring, and clear development goals, all in an open, collaborative culture that welcomes questions and celebrates innovation.

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Stockholm

What you’ll do :

•           Research market trends in AI, edge, and cloud and translate insights into product opportunities.

•           Model business objectives, TAM sizing, and price elasticity to keep offerings competitive and profitable.

•           Deep dive into product specs, benchmarks, and cost structures to recommend feature roadmaps.

•           Communicate product plans and technical battle-cards to direct and channel sales teams.

•           Co-create demand-generation campaigns with Marketing, analyzing CAC and funnel conversion.

•           Support virtual and in-person sales initiatives, demos, and customer workshops.

What you’ll need :

•           Recently completed/graduated (graduation within the last 12 months) ​ from a Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data/Business Analytics, Engineering, Economics, or Marketing.

•           Curiosity about the tech sector plus a basic grasp of Python/SQL, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.

•           Native Swedish & strong written and spoken English to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•           Analytical mindset, eagerness to learn modern product-management and go-to-market frameworks.

What we’d prefer you bring :

•           Eagerness to Learn – a passion for digging into new ML models, pricing strategies, or customer journeys.

•           Collaborative Spirit – comfort brainstorming with engineers, marketers, and finance analysts to hit shared goals.

•           Openness to Fresh Perspectives – ability to pivot when data or market dynamics change.

•           Leadership Mindset – prior roles in hackathons, student clubs, or community projects.

•           Hybrid Work Readiness – proven time-management skills across virtual and on-site settings.

•           Clear Communication – confidence to present findings, ask incisive questions, and give constructive feedback.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with basic marketing analytics or A/B testing.

•Familiarity with sales operations or CRM tools.

•Hands-on use of product-management, BI, or project-tracking software (Jira, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

What you can expect from us :

•           Extensive onboarding to ramp up on HPE’s compute & AI portfolio.

•           Ongoing learning pathways-technical deep dives, business bootcamps, and soft-skill workshops.

•           Dedicated senior mentor; clear performance milestones and stretch projects.

•           Work-life balance with hybrid flexibility and Wellness Fridays.

Want to learn more about Presales and Sales careers at HPE?   

Try our new virtual experience program, where you can explore what’s next for you in this role and earn shareable completion certificates that stand out to HPE recruiters and hiring managers :

https://careers.hpe.com/us/en/students-virtual-experiences

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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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