Sales Representative

HP France

Entry Level Category Sales Rep supporting category sales and business development activities. Gathering insights on product categories and customer needs to drive sales initiatives at HP.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeCalifornia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $93,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Entry Level Category Sales Representative supports category sales and business development activities by gathering insights on product categories, customer needs, and market dynamics.
This role focuses on low‑complexity, low‑impact tasks and operates under close supervision.
The position provides foundational exposure to category management, sales execution, and cross‑functional collaboration while building core sales and business skills.
Develop a foundational understanding of the organization’s products or services, including features, benefits, and value propositions.
Support category sales initiatives by assisting with product line management and quota tracking for low‑complexity products or customer segments.
Follow up with leads and prospective customers to support relationship building, respond to basic inquiries, and collect relevant information.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline data in CRM systems.
Conduct basic external market research to gather insights on industry trends, competitors, and customer preferences.
Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify needs, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
Translate findings into simple insights and recommendations to support sales and category planning efforts.
Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Sales, and Finance to support execution of category plans.
Ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Assist in coordinating go‑to‑market activities under guidance from senior team members.
Work on routine and clearly defined problems under the supervision of experienced Category Sales Representatives or managers.
Participate in training programs to build knowledge of product categories, sales processes, business fundamentals, and market dynamics.
Demonstrate continuous learning and skill development through feedback and coaching.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience or demonstrated competence.
2–4 years of relevant experience preferred, including exposure to sales, category management, P&L support, marketing, or related business functions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
13 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementsales executionproduct line managementquota trackingmarket researchcustomer feedback analysisCRM systemssales processesbusiness fundamentalsgo-to-market activities

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous learningadaptabilityfeedback receptioncoachinginsight translationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in SalesBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Business Administration