Technology Sales Graduate

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - its a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things youve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the worlds most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Developing trusting relationships, you’ll work with clients to shape the future of their technology landscape. As we help you combine your technical education with consultative sales best practices, you will accelerate enterprises’ success by providing award winning solutions

Within IBM Technology Sales we have multiple skills domains: as a Technology Sales Graduate, will commence April 2024 in Johannesburg.

Were passionate about success. If this role is right for you, then your achievements will mean that your career is thriving, and your clients are winning. To help ensure this outcome, a day-in-the life of this role may include, but not be limited to…

• Learning and using solution-selling techniques to identify and engage decision makers and influencers, qualify business opportunities, and respond to clients needs.
• Managing a dedicated client set and defining, confirming, and communicating the differentiated value of IBMs technology at both the technical and business level.
• Steering the entire sales process and ensuring delivery against KPIs, with a strong emphasis on new business sales, whilst expanding existing accounts.
• Collaborating with the broader IBM sales ecosystem, from Marketing to Sales and technical colleagues, to IBM Business Partners, to build sales campaigns and incremental pipeline.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• You will have completed your tertiary studies by March 2024 OR have graduated from a University no earlier than 2022.
• You are a South African Citizen
• You studied a technical degree i.e., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or an equivalent subject.
• You will have excellent communication and presentation skills that are equally engaging, compelling, and influential.
• You have a genuine interest (or experience) in any one or more of the following :
  • IBM Power Systems
  • IBM Storage
  • IBM ZStack
  • IBM Security Software
  Data and AI

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Hands-on exposure to real-world application of computer science, information systems, or engineering concepts.

IBM welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to make us aware so that we can support you through your application process.

Our process includes Talent Acquisition reviewing applications, then shortlisting candidates to complete the interview process. It is helpful if you upload your CV, Academic Transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and Right-To-Work documents (Photo ID).
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.

Your Life @ IBMIn 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 IBMIBM’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 50 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.

Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with different abilities to apply.