Brand Sales Specialist

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s 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 you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Brand Sales Specialists are experts in Brand portfolio offerings and are accountable for creating demand and progressing opportunities to close – from OI through OO. The Brand Sales Specialist (for Select Dedicated accounts) is responsible for driving optimal customer Technology outcomes and achieving strategic objectives for the Brand Sales Specialist’s brand. They drive the strategy sale and closure of deals for select offerings and use cases. Brand Sales Specialists achieve strategic outcomes for their brand and drive customer Technology outcomes either working with a Technology Seller or as a leader of their own account team; proactively identify and pursue new opportunities to sell within assigned offering portfolio; maintain contemporary technical skills and offering knowledge; and leverage marketing to drive customer lifetime value (LTV). Influences Functional Strategy. Skills:

Environment:

Professional knowledge of function business unit or country operations. Understand organizational resources priorities needs and policies.

Communication/Negotiation:

Guide other professionals. Adapt communications and approaches to conclude negotiations with various partners resulting in common agreements.

Problem Solving:

Analyze complex/new situations anticipate potential problems and future trends assess opportunities impacts and risks. Develop and implement solutions.

Contribution/Leadership:

Leads multi-functional teams or conducts special projects or manages department(s) (national or international). Has vision of functional or unit mission. Influences people and organizations including executive management when issues are complex/difficult and require considerable diplomacy. Considerable latitude in responsibilities to define and decide on tools processes priorities and resources following general business unit directives. Recognized as an expert in their field. Often no precedent exists.

Impact on Business/Scope:

Accountable for projects or programs involving multi- functional country-wide or regional teams. Responsible for overall functional program success. Activities are subject to business measurements impact customer satisfaction and impact functional business unit or country costs or expenses.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Tech Sales Success: A successful history in technology sales with a focus on acquiring new clients.

Business Acumen Application: The ability to apply business and commercial acumen to effectively communicate the operational and financial benefits of technology solutions at all levels.

Engaging Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills that are engaging compelling and influential.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Security Market Mastery: Expertise in the Security market to consult advise and swiftly establish your reputation as a trusted client advisor (training on IBM’s Security offerings is provided).