IBM Principal Specialist

Required

• Energetic, resourceful, entrepreneurial, and tenacious team player
• 5+ years of quota-carrying experience generating pipeline and closing deals through or with IBM
• Experience working with or at IBM, including OEM and reseller motions
• Experience selling into BFSI accounts (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
• Understanding knowledge of IBM’s Data AI portfolio, IBM Cloud, IBM Z LinuxOne (IFLs), and the watsonx ecosystem
• Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships and influence C-suite stakeholders
• Technically knowledgeable in enterprise software and cloud computing space with familiarity with databases, DevOps, and open-source technology
• Consistent record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate business value in complex enterprise sales
• Acute attention to detail, particularly in licensing models and complex contract negotiations
• Proven ability to structure and negotiate proposals and develop joint business plans
• Experience developing partner value propositions and executing GTM programs, including joint enablement, demand generation, deal registration, and reporting