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Security Brand Sales Specialist - Texas Region

IBM

IBM

Sales & Business Development
Posted 6+ months ago
Introduction
A Technology Sales Specialist role (what we internally call a, ‘Brand Sales Specialist’) within IBM Security means providing industry-leading solutions to help our clients face into the challenges of cloud security, advanced threats, compliance and privacy, and mobile and remote security. It also ensures you’re continuously developing – personally and professionally – to stay at the forefront of industry trends, and remaining as the trusted advisor our clients’ success depend on.

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.
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…
– Managing a dedicated client set and defining, confirming, and communicating the differentiated value of IBM’s technology at both the technical and business level.
– Using your solution-selling expertise you’ll be identifying and engaging decision makers and influencers, qualifying business opportunities, and responding to clients’ needs to create strategic, long-term partnerships.
– Managing the entire sales process, from RFI / RFP response preparation, and ensuring delivery against KPIs, with a strong emphasis on new business sales, while 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.

For this role, candidate needs to live in Texas.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Proven track record of success in technology sales, with emphasis on new client acquisition.
  • Demonstrable application of business and commercial acumen, communicated at all levels, to show the operational impact and financial value of technological solutions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills that are equally engaging, compelling and influential.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the Security market in order to consult and advise, and quickly grow your reputation as your clients’ credible, trusted advisor. (Training on IBM’s Security offerings is provided)