FGS and HPE Launch revolutionary apprenticeship programme to help future sales talent grow. 

The Future Growth Sales Excellence Programme will bridge the gap between academic learning and sales skills to develop future leaders, faster. 

FGS and HPE have launched a new apprenticeship programme designed to cultivate future sales leaders and strengthen partnership and collaboration. 

The Future Growth Sales Excellence Programme is a blend of academic learning, practical skills, and mentorship that will immerse HPE apprentices in the dynamic world of IT sales. HPE apprentices will see first-hand the impact of partnerships and collaboration and take away the deep sector knowledge of regulated markets they need to drive growth, together.  

The programme serves as a testament to FGS and HPE’s commitment to meaningful collaboration and is a demonstration of joint action to invest in continuous development of future IT sales leaders. Equipping them with the tools, knowledge and resources to excel. The ground-breaking programme comes off the back of FGS’ and HPE’s successful, longstanding relationship.  

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The Future Growth Sales Excellence Programme will be co-led by FGS CEO Peter Stroud and HPE’s UK Channel Compute Specialists & SMB/MM Sales Manager Seyvan Kellay.  Sessions will be delivered in the workplace, through a blend of remote and face to face mentorship and learning.  Each month apprentices will have time to develop and embed the knowledge and skills they are learning in training sessions, as well as the opportunity to access individual guidance from mentors within HPE Strategic Gold Partner, FGS. 

Speaking at the launch of the Future Growth Sales Programme Peter Stroud, FGS, CEO said: “We are thrilled to partner with HPE and launch the highly anticipated new apprentice programme.  In today’s complex business B2B environment, we know that greater customer loyalty and business success is achieved by creating value in every sales interaction – this is only possible through partnership.    By investing in HPE apprentice growth, the Future Growth Sales Programme will ensure early-stage career individuals have a competitive edge in today’s dynamic business landscape.”  

The programme’s curriculum has been meticulously designed by FGS and HPE to ensure its relevance and effectiveness, with input and feedback provided by individuals who are currently on or have recently graduated the HPE early careers group.  This includes Jaden Rafferty, Partner Business Manager, HPE and Meg Marshall, Data Services and Cloud Specialist, HPE who co-hosted the programme’s launch. 

“Sales is an attitude game.” Said Jayden Rafferty.  “That’s why I’m incredibly excited to announce the launch of the brand-new FGS and HPE Future Growth Sales Programme. Our ambition is to align strategies and transform the learning experience of early careers talent. By working together, and maximising the knowledge and mentoring of FGS, we can re-shape IT sales and develop future leaders through the entire sales journey.”    

“This is an incredibly exciting opportunity.” Agreed Meg Marshall.  “I’ve never been part of a programme of this quality before, it’s unique and leading edge within the partner ecosystem.  As an ex-intern and current graduate programme participant, I can see the value the programme will provide.  I’m proud to be part of such an innovative far-sighted learning and development initiative that seeks to embed an understanding of the importance of trust, credibility, and relationships.  I can’t wait to kick things off with the first 2024 cohort.” 

Incorporating feedback from collaborative pilot sessions, and HPE early career team input, the programme promises to provide the necessary guidance and support to strengthen further collaboration and unlock future IT sales leaders full potential.