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 Global Technology Services is looking for technical sales people to join our team. We are a group of sales people with cloud subject matter expertise focusd on helping IBM clients define and execute on their journey to cloud. We recognize that the cloud strategy for most corporations includes a diverse multi-cloud environment and we want to help our clients leverage multi-cloud solutions to solve real world challenges in moving, migrating, and managing cloud solutions.In this role, you will support IBMs journey to cloud growth strategy by enabling our clients to plan and execute on their cloud platform, DevOps, and infrastructure strategies. You'll be responsible for building strategic relationships with executives and key business leaders to promote IBMs portfolio of cloud platform solutions, including hybrid cloud and cloud native application development, and container management.

• Sell open source based cloud solutions while working within a defined market vertical

  Promote the value of IBM offerings around pen source as part of a larger cloud solution

  Advise clients on the best path to move from virtualization to a container based solution on a hybrid cloud using open source technologies and services

  Gain trusted advisor status with senior IT execs within assigned accounts as part of pipeline development and efforts to develop long term relationships

  Work closely with the dedicated IBM client teams to identify opportunities and provide sales support specific to open source solutions

  Develop high level cloud strategies for IBM clients as part of a consultative sales cycle

  Take identified opportunities and drive them through a defined sales process to closure

  Lead technical sales discussions with clients from executive to C-level

  Strong experience in a quota carrying solutions sales role or other technical sales role

  Foundational experience focused on cloud platform technologies, OpenStack Platform, OpenShift, and/or other Open Source solutions

  Competitive knowledge of the container industry including open source OpenShift, Docker, and Pivotal

  Experience with a diverse set of cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure

  Working knowledge of enterprise DevOps processes and technologies

  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to generate client materials for presentations

  Ability to collaboratively sell solutions in a highly matrix environment

  Balance of sales and technical skills with creative thinking skills

  Ability to travel at least 25%
  
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About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking.If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS isthe place for you!


Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.


About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.


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, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.