Storage Digital Technical Specialist

Introduction
A Sales Representative (Digital) role (what we internally call a 'Digital
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.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Digital Sales Specialist you'll become a trusted go-to expert. You'll
collaborate with colleagues across the Sales team - advising and supporting
on client engagements throughout the critically important early phases of the
sales cycle, and helping to lead prospects to our award winning cloud
solutions.
We're passionate about success. If this role is right for you, then your
achievements will mean that your career is flourishing and our clients are
thriving. To help ensure this win-win outcome, a 'day-in-the life' of this
role may include, but not be limited to…
* Understanding your prospective clients' buying cycles to accurately predict the potential and timings of deal closures - clearly communicating your forecasts with stakeholders at all levels.
* Supporting your squad of Business Development, Marketing and Technical colleagues ('IBMers') to identify and create up- /cross-sell opportunities within your assigned territory.
* Working with IBM Marketing and Sales leadership to activate targeted new business campaigns.
* Collaborating with your squad to design use-cases and proofs of concept in response to prospective clients' requests for information (RFIs)
* Co-creating and presenting on high-level, value propositions for clients - successfully landing product features, functionality and solutions in a way that's highly compelling.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Demonstrable experience of consultatively selling technology solutions against complex use-cases.
* High proficiency of using digital sales tools and techniques (e.g. phone, CRM, social media, email etc.)
* Exceptional communication skills across written and verbal medians.
* Strong analytical skills with proven examples of using data to influence, make business decisions and drive commercial outcomes.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the market in order to consult and advise, and quickly grow your reputation as your clients ' credible, trusted advisor. (Training is provided)

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

Being You @ IBM
IBM 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, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy,
disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also
committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding
citizenship and immigration status.