Your Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a strong sales leader in Cross Brand SW on System Z. The Z Systems Software Sales Specialist is responsible for the overall sales strategy that drives closure of Z Systems Software offerings including Enterprise DevOps, IT Service Management , Data & Operations Analytics,  API Economy and Digital Transformation for all the z customers in Malaysia.
 
The candidate should  possess strong business development skills to  identify future potential opportunities in the market place. He/She should have the willingness and ability to develop deep and wide relationships across our z customer base and business partners,  develop his own initiatives adapted from WW sales plays  and successfully execute them  in the assigned market place to achieve quarterly and annual budgets.
 
He/She is required to work closely and successfully with in country and market leaders to drive the business on a quarterly basis. Executive communication and multi business unit coordination within IBM is critical success factor. The Z Systems Software Sales Specialist will lead the development of Z Systems Software opportunity win plans, including leveraging IBM senior executives, technical resources and the broader IBM team to progress and close Z Systems Software revenue.
 
We are looking for a winner with self drive and a “Can Do” attitude to problem solving and winning in the market place.  Highly responsive, self driven, self learner and a smart thinker, the candidate should  continuously drive plans working together with the ww teams to demonstrate incremental customer value of the sales play offerings., he/she should possess persuasive customer facing and problem solving/objection handling skills.

The Z Systems Software Sales Specialist must be comfortable developing materials and presenting to senior client executives, which can include the CIO and senior level IT and business Executives. They are required to have a demonstrated understanding of the client's business, goals, strategies as well as industry trends and directions.

The seller is responsible for coordinating multi-disciplined solution teams, and integrating Z Systems Software required to meet the client business needs. They will lead multiple opportunities concurrently although typically in different sales stages and have assigned revenue targets.
 
The position offers tremendous  self esteem, gratification , high earning potential and great potential for professional learning and career growth for the successful candidate.


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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.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Successful experience in Software Sales.
• Willingness to engage in weekly local face-to-face client engagements as well as travel.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications    
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex/new situations, anticipate potential problems, assess opportunities, impacts, and risks in the solutions sales cycle.                    
• Proven Negotiation Skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in Federal market space.
• Demonstrated quota attainment and deal progression management (timely and accurate forecast hygiene)  
• Experience in System Z or Enterprise software sales.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Eligibility Requirements

N/A

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

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About IBM

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