Find your next role

Introduction

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.

In a world where technology moves at speed, it's essential that we stay ahead of the curve to provide tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs. It's not enough for us to have the technical expertise, we need to be great with people - to empathize, understand, and collaborate on technical solutions that will improve lives all over the world.

As a Digital Technical Specialist, you will become a trusted go-to expert and lead prospective clients towards industry leading solutions. You will directly impact the world’s most influential enterprises and brands on the adoption of next-generation platforms.

IBM’s comprehensive onboarding program and industry-leading learning culture will prepare you with a strong foundation for client success. Our sales environment is collaborative and experiential. You'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators ready to assist as you apply practices that will compel our clients to invest in IBM's products and services.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Digital Technical Specialist Intern, you'll be a collaborative technical expert and trusted advisor working with and across your clients, IBM's broader sales teams, and Business Partners. You'll understand clients' business and technical requirements within the current competitive landscape and, combining this with your knowledge of IBM's product suite, you'll present value-driving solutions that compel clients to invest in us.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with your squad to design use-cases and proofs of concept in response to prospective clients’ requests for information (RFIs).
• Prospecting to identify potential new clients and opportunities for expansion with existing clients utilizing video, digital tools, and cold calling techniques.
• Understanding your prospective clients’ buying cycles to accurately predict the potential and timing of deal closures.
• Technical Sales - Provide technical support in early tech sales, including demos, proofs of concept, and workshops.
• Collaboration with IBM Teams: Collaborate with IBM sales teams using various tools.
• Product Advocacy: Highlight the advantages of IBM’s products.
• Digital Personal Branding: Build a strong personal brand for trust and credibility on digital platforms.

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.

This position requires you to be in one of the following IBM offices: Atlanta GA or Austin TX.

You may work with any of the following technologies: Data, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud, Security, or Systems Hardware.

Readiness to travel up to 10% annually.

~ 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 education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Actively Enrolled: Registered undergraduate or graduate university student.

• Technical Education: Seeking B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems or similar disciplines;
• 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 experience

• Programming coursework or experience a plus.
• Prior work experience in client sales or service.