LAUNCH Sales & Marketing Representative

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Location: Guildford, UK

We are seeking highly motivated university students ready to contribute hands-on alongside our Sales & Marketing teams as you develop your career. University students who graduated or are graduating from Dec 2022 to June 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Sales, Social Sciences, or related field are encouraged to apply. You will be considered for current and upcoming available new college grad roles. This rotation program features a general orientation to the company and our Sales & Marketing organization as a whole.

Rotations will be in the following areas where you can be hired into a role within the group:

• Inside Sales
• Field Sales
• Business Operations
• Channel Marketing
• Digital & Social Media
• E-Commerce

What is the LAUNCH Program? The LAUNCH Program is a supplemental, eight month-long program to introduce you into corporate insights and company culture. In this program, you will navigate through starting and launching your career towards your long-term aspirations. LAUNCH Program elements include:

• Exposure to training opportunities
• Comprehensive rewards & recognition insight
• Professional insights from leaders and professionals
• Engaging networking activities with cohort
• Equity, Inclusion & Diversity and Global Giving & Doing events

• University students who graduated or are graduating from Dec 2022 to June 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Sales, Social Sciences, or related field
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has demonstrated ability to work well with others through clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities
• Strength in prioritization, time management and organizational skills
• Strong intrapersonal skills / relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Exhibits confidence in social environments / ability to easily connect well with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (espeically Excel)
• Interest in HDD, flash, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.