Associate Inside Sales Rep - Graduate Program

Role overview

NetApp is looking for an Associate Inside Sales Representative to join its Graduate Program in County Cork, Ireland. The role sits within a company focused on intelligent data infrastructure, including unified storage, data services, and solutions that help businesses get more value from their data across AI and multicloud environments.

This opportunity is designed for early-career talent and combines structured classroom learning with practical experience on the job. The program begins with a 90-day training phase in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, after which participants return to Ireland for the workplace portion of the program.

The application deadline is July 10, 2026, and the planned start date is August 17, 2026.

Graduate program details

The S3 Program is built to develop future talent through a mix of formal training, hands-on learning, and clear performance milestones. During the initial three-month academy experience in the United States, participants build foundational knowledge of the storage industry, NetApp, and its products and solutions, while also strengthening transferable professional skills.

Participants will train alongside other graduates from around the world before transitioning back to Ireland to continue their development in a real sales environment.

What the role involves

In this inside sales position, you will contribute to customer acquisition and revenue growth by engaging prospects and existing customers through inbound and outbound outreach. The work is focused on understanding business needs, qualifying opportunities, and positioning NetApp’s hybrid cloud and data solutions to match customer challenges.

You will work closely with channel, marketing, sales, and technical teams to create opportunities, build your own pipeline, and support a fast-paced commercial environment.

Work environment and other information

NetApp operates with a hybrid working culture in many roles, meaning some in-office or in-person expectations may apply and will be clarified during the hiring process. The company also states that it is an equal opportunity employer and follows applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.

For certain roles, parts of the recruitment process may use artificial intelligence tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools assist human decision-making rather than replacing it.

Why NetApp

NetApp describes its culture as one that values bold thinking, initiative, ownership, and collaboration. The organization supports flexibility and encourages employees to bring fresh ideas that help advance data infrastructure and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Use phone, email, and digital channels to drive customer acquisition and cross-sell opportunities.
• Run both inbound and outbound prospecting to build a qualified pipeline and identify opportunities.
• Assess customer requirements and present NetApp’s value across multiple business use cases.
• Partner with channel teams to develop and deliver proposals.
• Create new business opportunities through cold outreach, targeted campaigns, and social selling.
• Support marketing activities such as events, webinars, and lead-generation efforts.
• Keep CRM records current with accurate pipeline, forecasting, and activity data.
• Coordinate with sales, technical, and channel stakeholders to deliver a smooth customer experience.

Requirements

• You should be a recent graduate or early-career professional with up to 2 years of experience gained through internships, part-time roles, university projects, or early job experience.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills are needed to build trust and influence customers and stakeholders.
• Interest in technology sales, business development, and pipeline creation in a B2B setting is important.
• Exposure to cloud, AI, storage, or related technologies through study or practical experience is considered an advantage.
• You should be self-driven, well organized, and able to manage several priorities in a busy environment.
• Comfort with CRM platforms, sales prospecting tools, and other business technologies is required.
• Fluency in English plus one additional language from Danish, French, German, or Swedish is required.
• You must be able to work effectively in an international and collaborative environment.

Eligibility

This role is intended for graduates and early-career candidates. Applicants should have up to 2 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English plus one of Danish, French, German, or Swedish. The position is based in County Cork, Ireland, with the first 90 days of training conducted in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Additional information

NetApp emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunity in hiring. The company supports a work culture that values differences, innovation, and professional growth.