Your Role and Responsibilities- Client Engagement: Be IBM’s premier point of contact for inbound sales inquiries related to our Sustainability software portfolio, ensuring swift lead qualification and response time
- Solution Alignment: Understand client business requirements and align them with IBM’s tailored sustainability solutions, focusing on new client acquisition.
- Lead Conversion: Convert potential leads into sales-qualified leads (SQLs) for further development by IBM sellers and Ecosystem partners.
- Digital Proficiency: Use digital tools and social platforms to enhance IBM’s brand visibility and foster client relations, including conducting technical demos for select products.
- Client Interest Management: Handle both explicit and implicit client interests, researching prospects to identify key stakeholders and customize outreach to peak interest in IBM’s solutions.
- Sales Execution: Identify new opportunities, manage the transition of client interests to SQLs, and ensure the involvement of the right technical stakeholders.
- Growth Management: Keep abreast of IBM’s offerings and campaigns, elucidating the unique value of our products, especially in comparison with competitors.
NOTE: This role requires the ability to be in the Coppell, TX – IBM office three days each week.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Proven experience in lead generation and sales development within the tech industry or a similar complex field.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet targets in fast-paced environments by fostering collaboration.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication across digital platforms.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Hustle and Can-Do Attitude: A relentless drive to pursue new business opportunities and overcome challenges with a positive, problem-solving attitude.
- Organizational Prowess: Outstanding organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, capable of handling inbound with agility and making outbound cold calls when necessary.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and last-minute requests, showcasing an ability to swiftly adapt and excel.