Technology Sales Engineer – Federal Market

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Washington

Bethesda

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Sales
Entry Level

Technology Sales Engineer – Federal Market

Multiple Locations See All

Washington

Bethesda

Ashburn

Herndon

Reston
Sales
Entry Level

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

As a Brand Technical Specialist/Technical Sales Engineer you’ll be the go-to subject matter expert, collaborating with colleagues across the wider Sales team – advising and supporting on client engagements throughout the entire sales process.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Client Strategy Development: Develop client strategies for IBM Cloud infrastructure and applications.
Solution Definition: Define compatible IBM Cloud solutions.
Proof of Concept Creation: Provide proof of concepts and simplify complex technical concepts for client understanding.
Stakeholder Relationship Building: Build credibility and trust with stakeholders to facilitate the closing of complex Cloud technology deals
This role is crucial in designing and implementing effective information architectures and solutions using IBM products to support the Department’s technological and strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of information architecture principles and a strong background in technology solutions, with expertise in leveraging IBM information architecture technologies to address the unique needs of the defense sector.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Technical Expertise and Experience in Data and AI Technologies:

Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with IBM’s Data and AI products, including their functionalities, integration capabilities, and applications in the defense sector.
Understanding of Defense Industry Requirements:
Familiarity with the specific needs and challenges of the defense industry, including security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Sales and Business Development Skills: Proven ability to drive sales processes, from identifying opportunities and developing relationships to managing client expectations.
Pre-Sales Support and Solution Design:
Experience in delivering technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts, as well as designing solutions tailored to defense industry requirements.
Strong Communication and Collaboration:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. Ability to produce clear and persuasive documentation, proposals, and reports, and to work collaboratively to address complex client needs and provide customized solutions.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Possession of a current security clearance
Project Management Experience:
Experience in managing complex projects, including coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables, particularly in a defense or high-security environment.
Knowledge of Defense Regulations and Standards:
Understanding of relevant defense industry regulations, standards, and best practices, including ITAR, FISMA, and NIST, to ensure solutions meet compliance requirements.

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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.

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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 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on 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.

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Location Statement

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

– Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
– Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
– Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
– Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
– Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

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 was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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