Introduction A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a, 'Brand Sales Specialist') within Automation means working for a leader in AI-Powered products. Envision helping clients create a world with less repetitive work and more innovative decisions. Less unplanned downtime and more proactive insight. And less waiting on systemsSo that their employees can invest more time on the work they love. Join us and co-create with clients on solutions that makes people more productive and improves business performance, so that they can change the world at a scale not previously possible. 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 Management and Value Definition: Effectively manage client relationships, define IBM's value proposition, and engage key decision-makers. - Sales Process Management and Collaboration: Oversee the entire sales process, with a focus on expanding new business opportunities, and collaborate closely with various IBM teams. Required Technical and Professional Expertise - Tech Sales Success: Demonstrated success in technology sales, particularly in acquiring new clients. - Business Acumen and Communication Skills: Possess strong business acumen and effective communication skills. - Engaging, Compelling, and Influential Communication: Ability to communicate in an engaging, compelling, and influential manner. Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise - Expertise in the Automation Market: Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the automation market, enabling you to consult with clients and build trust (training on IBM's Automation offerings will be provided). About Business UnitIBM 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. 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?