Enterprise Storage Technical Sales Specialist - United States Industry Market

Introduction At IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you’ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co‑create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact. Success in Global Sales is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. You’ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world‑class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career. Join us and be part of a global team that’s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference. Your Role And Responsibilities IBM is currently seeking a Storage Technical Sales Specialist for IBM Enterprise Storage Systems. This position is responsible for the Storage Technical Pre‑Sales of IBM Storage Solutions to the Industry Market in the United States. Storage Technical Specialists (STS) are technical consultants to IBM clients, IBM sales teams and IBM Business Partners working together to determine customer requirements, create configurations and proposals, respond to RFPs and RFQs, assist with Proof of Concept testing and follow through on sales post installation. Solid skills and a deep understanding of storage and other data center technologies and how to position winning solutions to customers is required. The STS is responsible for the technical accuracy of the proposed solution. As a client‑facing, technical sales professional, you will be guided by IBM's purpose – to be essential to its clients. Key Responsibilities Use technical and business acumen to understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape Collaborate with IBM sales teams to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions Deliver effective Proof of Concept (POC), Proof of Technology (POT), and support critical situations Actively engage with clients to develop trust and credibility to help them grow their businesses by solving strategic and tactical business problems with IBM solutions. Apply IBM brand strategies and offerings, methods, and models to ensure world‑class design and delivery Solid presentation skills and a deep understanding of storage technologies and how to position winning solutions Attributes Demonstrated level of business acumen as it applies to the client’s business Skilled in consultative selling, with an understanding of the client’s needs and IBM capabilities Commercially minded and capable of supporting end‑to‑end sales engagements with the ability to think, plan and act strategically Extensive networking and interpersonal skills in complex environments Self‑starter with eagerness to uncover new sales opportunities and seek to build new skills Preferred Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Technical and Professional Expertise At least 4 years’ experience in Enterprise Storage Pre‑Sales At least 5 years’ experience in Enterprise Storage systems including mainframe and open systems block storage, file storage, object storage, SAN, and enterprise tape/VTL technologies Demonstrated level of business acumen as it applies to the client’s business Skilled in consultative selling, with an understanding of the client’s needs and IBM capabilities Commercially minded and capable of supporting end‑to‑end sales engagements with the ability to think, plan and act strategically; extensive networking and interpersonal skills in complex environments Self‑starter with eagerness to uncover new sales opportunities and seek to build new skills Preferred Technical and Professional Experience At least 5 years’ experience in IT Storage Solutions Sales Professional data center experience as a client #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM