Title : Data and AI Software Sales Representative

Introduction
A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a ‘Brand Sales Specialist’) in IBM’s Data & AI brand means accelerating enterprises’ success by improving their ability to understand their data. It means providing solutions that enable people across organizations in multiple roles the ability to turn data into actionable insights without having to wait for IT. And it means selling multi-award winning software and world-class design practices that enables business analysts to ask new questions. The answers to which are literally shaping the future and changing the world.

Excellent onboarding and an industry leading learning culture will set you up for positive impact and success whilst ongoing development will advance your career through an upward trajectory. Our sales environment is collaborative and experiential. Part of a team you’ll be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators – 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 Sales 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:
Client Portfolio Management: Manage a client portfolio highlighting IBM’s technical and business value.
Solution-Selling Skills: Utilize solution-selling skills to identify decision makers qualify opportunities and foster long-term partnerships.
Sales Process Oversight: Oversee the entire sales process from RFI/RFP responses to meeting KPIs with a focus on new business and account expansion.
Collaboration with IBM Sales Network: Collaborate with IBM’s sales network to execute effective sales campaigns and drive pipeline growth.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Demonstrate a proven track record of success in technology sales with a focus on acquiring new clients.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of business operations and financial benefits related to technology solutions enabling clear explanations.
• Possess strong persuasive communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Showcase a track record of experience illustrating how technology solutions deliver tangible operational and financial value at all organizational levels (training on IBM’s Cloud offerings will be provided).