Internship @ Public Sector DACH (f/m/x)

IBM
IBM

Munich, Germany

Posted on Jul 16, 2026
Introduction

Are you interested in how technologies such as Cloud, Data & AI, Automation, and Security help governments and public institutions drive digital transformation? Would you like hands-on experience in a client facing technology sales environment at one of the world's leading technology companies? Then this internship within IBM's Public Sector Sales team in Munich could be the right opportunity for you. You will work closely with the Sales Leader Public Sector DACH and support the team in coordinating strategic sales initiatives and client engagements. You will see how complex digital transformation programs develop and how Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and IBM's technology brands collaborate to deliver solutions for government clients.

Your role and responsibilities
  • Preparing sales materials and presentations for client engagements
  • Supporting the organization of customer events and partner meetings
  • Assisting in the preparation of account briefings and opportunity overviews
  • Conducting market and account research within the German public sector landscape
  • Supporting follow ups and internal coordination across IBM teams such as Marketing, Consulting, and the various Technology brands
  • Participating in selected client or partner meetings, depending on your experience and interests
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable field, with an interest in the intersection of technology and business
  • Curiosity about emerging technologies such as Cloud, Data & AI, Automation, or Cybersecurity and how they are applied in real customer environments
  • Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working with different stakeholders in a collaborative, fast paced environment
  • A structured working style and a proactive, self motivated mindset
  • Fluent German (C1 or higher) and good English language skills

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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