IBM Z Systems Brand Technical Sales Specialist – Entry Level Program

– 7 of the top 10 global retailers,
– 45 of the top 50 worldwide banks,
– 4 out of 5 o the world’s largest airlines, and
– 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest insurers.

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We are looking for a number of entry level Brand Technical Sales Specialists to support the Technology Sales of IBM Z Systems hardware and software that run on the z/OS and Linux operating systems. The software technology could be in Data & AI, Automation, Security, AIOps, and DevOps.

Technology Sales at IBM is evolving its way of working to break beyond boundaries with innovative approaches. Preferring to ‘show’ vs. ‘tell’ we’re looking for recent graduates who want to combine their technical interests and education with the people skills needed to prospect and co-create with customers, partners, and colleagues on solutions to our clients’ most complex business challenges.

A Brand Technical Specialist role within IBM means you’re providing clients with the heartbeat of their digital enterprise. A subject matter expert on a solution that’s secure, reliable, scalable, sustainable, and can integrate with hybrid cloud and AI, you’ll be co-creating with colleagues and clients to deliver the engine that sits at the centre of their digital transformation’s success. IBM’s comprehensive onboarding and industry leading learning culture will set you up for positive impact and success, whilst ongoing development will continually advance your career. Our sales environment is collaborative and experiential. Part of a team, you’ll be surrounded by bright minds – always willing to help and be helped– as you apply passion to work that will compel our clients to invest in IBM’s products and services.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Brand Technical Specialist, you’ll work closely with clients to develop relationships, understand their needs, earn their trust and show them how IBM’s industry leading solutions will solve their problems whilst delivering value to their business.

Your primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Building Credibility and Trust: Through consultative methods at all levels, both internally and externally, to facilitate the closure of highly complex deals.
• Developing Proposals: Build propositions for clients to grow their businesses by solving strategic and tactical business problems with IBM’s proven technology solutions.
• Delivering Proof of Concepts: Deliver proof of concepts and simplify complex technical subjects for client education.
• Defining and Detailing IBM Solutions: Design feasible IBM solutions that complement and enhance clients’ existing tech stacks.
• Sales Prospecting: Apply IBM’s sales methodology to identify new clients and opportunities for expansion with existing clients through multiple channels (email, phone, video creation, social media) – this includes a considerable amount of cold calling.
• Supporting Teams for Sales Opportunities: Provide support to your team of Business Development and technical colleagues to identify and create up-/cross-sell opportunities within your assigned territory.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Confidence to contact and engage potential new customers and deliver an elevated experience.
• Motivation to achieve sales, business objectives and high client satisfaction.
• Aptitude to utilize selling technologies to network, engage clients, and identify new business opportunities.
• Embrace curiosity and a growth mindset.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Technical Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent technical experience.
• Client Focused: Asks open-ended questions and understands needs to address business challenges.
• Tech Savvy: Conversant about technology, latest industry trends and how it is being applied to address business challenges.
• Team Player: Demonstrates team collaboration and can navigate different communication styles.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Possess verbal, written, and interpersonal skills that are engaging, compelling and influential.
• Self-Starter: Motivated to work with clients and can lead projects independently.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Hardware and programming coursework or experience a plus.
• Prior work experience in client sales or service.