Technical Sales Intern - Toronto, Canada - IBM

IBM

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Introduction

Ranked by Forbes as one of the world's best employers in 2021, IBM promotes growth and innovation to lead as we enter the era of hybrid cloud and AI - helping clients transform their business.

As a Technical Sales Intern, also called Brand Technical Specialist intern, you will work with a sales team as a consultative sales intern advising prospective clients on the benefits of IBM's solutions.

You will be directly impacting the world's most influential enterprises and brands on the adoption of next-generation platforms.

Your Role and Responsibilities
A 'Day-in-the Life' of a Technical Sales intern may include, but not be limited to:

Developing approaches for clients to grow their businesses by solving strategic and tactical business problems with IBM's proven technology solutions.
Defining and detailing feasible IBM solutions that complement and enhance clients' existing tech stacks.
Delivering proof of concepts and simplifying difficult, technical topics into understandable client education.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Confidence to engage new customers and deliver an elevated experience.
Motivation to achieve sales, business objectives and high client satisfaction.
Aptitude to utilize selling technologies to network, engage clients, and identify new business opportunities.
Growth mindset and continuous learning

Opportunities are available in:
Toronto, Markham, Calgary, Montreal.

You may work with any of the following technologies: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud and Cognitive, Internet of Things, Security, or Systems Hardware.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Must have completed at least 2 years of a university or college degree.
Experience translating business requirements into technology solutions.
Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership.
Readiness to independently travel to local IBM clients and meetings up to 10%.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

B.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering.
Programming coursework or experience a plus.
Prior work experience in a technical role is an asset.
At least 3 months experience with Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering concepts.
Experience includes all settings, such as coursework, informal or side projects, internships and work experience, leading to a result or achievement.

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.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story.

Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

About IBM

Location Statement
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions.

If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

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,