IBM
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 driving innovation and making a difference.
Your role and responsibilities
The Brand Technical Sales Specialist (BTSS) plays a critical role in driving growth by covering a broad territory of 200-300 clients in a
particular industry and product specialty niche
within the Select Territory segment. As a hybrid
technical + sales role , the BTSS is accountable for supporting opportunity identification, technical qualification, and progression through hands‑on technical sales motions. BTSSs combine product expertise, technical validation, and client‑facing sales skills to accelerate deal velocity and improve win rates, primarily through ecosystem partners.
BTSSs collaborate closely with Business Partners to identify client needs, validate technical fit, design POCs, and streamline solution recommendations aligned to IBM focus products.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute sales motions aligned to Activate accounts.
Drive technical and sales execution by validating client requirements, confirming solution fit, and supporting opportunity progression.
Utilize advanced AI‑powered RevTech tools for lead scoring, routing, and client insights.[KM1]
Drive adoption of simplified product portfolios and digital engagement strategies.
Execute POCs in collaboration with BPs to differentiate IBM solutions.
This position requires strong
sales execution ,
technical solution design , and
ecosystem collaboration skills , combined with the ability to leverage data‑driven insights for strategic account growth.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Intermediate to Strong hybrid sales and technical skills
Expertise in solution design, technical troubleshooting, and architecture alignment.
Ability to prioritize opportunities across 200-300 accounts in territory.
Expertise in digital engagement and RevTech tools.[KM1]
Ability to co‑sell and co‑create solutions with partners and clients.
Collaboration with SDRs and marketing teams.
Knowledge of IBM focus products and ability to position value vs. price.
Strong hybrid technical and sales skills across focus product areas.
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.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on‑going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves in being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.
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Your role and responsibilities
The Brand Technical Sales Specialist (BTSS) plays a critical role in driving growth by covering a broad territory of 200-300 clients in a
particular industry and product specialty niche
within the Select Territory segment. As a hybrid
technical + sales role , the BTSS is accountable for supporting opportunity identification, technical qualification, and progression through hands‑on technical sales motions. BTSSs combine product expertise, technical validation, and client‑facing sales skills to accelerate deal velocity and improve win rates, primarily through ecosystem partners.
BTSSs collaborate closely with Business Partners to identify client needs, validate technical fit, design POCs, and streamline solution recommendations aligned to IBM focus products.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute sales motions aligned to Activate accounts.
Drive technical and sales execution by validating client requirements, confirming solution fit, and supporting opportunity progression.
Utilize advanced AI‑powered RevTech tools for lead scoring, routing, and client insights.[KM1]
Drive adoption of simplified product portfolios and digital engagement strategies.
Execute POCs in collaboration with BPs to differentiate IBM solutions.
This position requires strong
sales execution ,
technical solution design , and
ecosystem collaboration skills , combined with the ability to leverage data‑driven insights for strategic account growth.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Intermediate to Strong hybrid sales and technical skills
Expertise in solution design, technical troubleshooting, and architecture alignment.
Ability to prioritize opportunities across 200-300 accounts in territory.
Expertise in digital engagement and RevTech tools.[KM1]
Ability to co‑sell and co‑create solutions with partners and clients.
Collaboration with SDRs and marketing teams.
Knowledge of IBM focus products and ability to position value vs. price.
Strong hybrid technical and sales skills across focus product areas.
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.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on‑going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves in being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.
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