Internship zStack Business Development & Ecosystem (f/m/x)

IBM
IBM

Sales & Business Development · Intern

Ehningen, Germany

EUR 2,413-2,413 / month

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Introduction
Gain Hands-On Experience at One of the World’s Leading Technology Companies

Are you looking to gain practical experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies?

Then this is your chance!

As part of this internship, you will work on exciting projects using cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment. You will apply your knowledge in real business scenarios while building a strong professional network for your future career.

Your role and responsibilities

We’re looking for curious, motivated students who take initiative, enjoy responsibility, and are eager to make a real impact.

With us, you can expect clearly defined tasks, meaningful ownership, and close collaboration with experienced colleagues.

  • You will support the strategic positioning of IBM Enterprise Servers within the partner ecosystem (including Business Partners, ISVs, as well as cloud and solution integrators) and take ownership of sub-projects, driving them forward in a structured and proactive way.
  • You will also contribute to go-to-market initiatives — from concept to execution — on digital platforms such as the IBM Partner Portal and the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
  • Your ideas are highly valued, and you will have the opportunity to take full ownership of your topics.
  • With your curiosity and analytical mindset, you will independently research potential partners, relevant use cases, and industry-specific solutions, and present your findings in a clear and structured manner.
  • You will create presentations as well as marketing and enablement materials for internal and external audiences, learning how to communicate complex technological topics in a clear and audience-focused way.
  • In addition, you will support the planning and execution of partner events, webinars, and training sessions, gradually taking on increasing responsibility.

Through close collaboration with teams across Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Product Management, you will gain valuable insights into cross-functional work within a global technology company.

What we offer:

  • An attractive salary of €2,413 gross per month (based on 38 hours/week, voluntary internship)
  • State-of-the-art equipment such as a MacBook, iPhone, and more
  • Individual development opportunities through hands-on training, job shadowing, and career coaching
  • Strong prospects for a full-time position after graduation, along with exciting career opportunities at IBM

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Your profile:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program such as Business Informatics, Business Administration, Marketing, IT, or a related field• Strong interest in enterprise IT, open-source technologies, cloud solutions, and digital platforms• Initial experience in business development, partner management, or technology marketing is a plus• Independent, structured, and results-driven way of working• Willingness to take ownership and proactively drive topics forward• Curiosity and motivation to learn and explore new topics independently• Strong communication skills• Fluent in German (at least C1 proficiency) and English

🔻 To apply for this program at IBM, please submit your CV, your most recent academic certificate, and a letter of motivation. Kindly ensure that all documents are merged into one single PDF file before uploading. 🔺

We look forward to receiving your application! 🚀

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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