A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a, 'Brand Sales Specialist') within IBM storage means co-creating with clients and colleagues in one of the most trusted, respected and awarded teams in its space. When clients want cyber resiliency they think of IBM Storage. A career with us gives you exceptional sales exposure to the latest technology; the brightest thought-leaders to learn from; and the most influential clients to help shape the world with.
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.
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Brand Sales Representative to join our dynamic team and lead sales efforts for Fusion HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) and Fusion Software solutions tailored for large enterprise accounts.
Fusion HCI is a cutting-edge platform for deploying OpenShift-based solutions, including Watsonx and Red Hat Virtualization, enabling organizations to modernize their IT infrastructure and accelerate business transformation. As one of the fastest-growing products in our portfolio, Fusion plays a key role in simplifying operations and reducing costs for enterprises.
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.
- Proven Sales Experience: Multiple years of experience in selling IT solutions, with a focus on HCI, software-defined storage, cloud-based solutions, or OpenShift-based platforms.
- Large Enterprise Expertise: Demonstrated success in managing large enterprise accounts with complex buying processes.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of HCI architecture, containerized solutions like OpenShift, and related technologies such as Watsonx and Virtualization technologies
- Consultative Selling Skills: Ability to uncover customer needs and position solutions that address critical business challenges.
- Communication & Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in HCI, OpenShift, cloud solutions, or containerized platforms (e.g., Red Hat, Kubernetes, or VMware certifications).
- Industry Experience: Knowledge of industries such as finance, healthcare, or manufacturing.