Infrastructure Services Business Development- Federal

IntroductionAt 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. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM Global Technology Services is looking for technical sales people to join our team. We are a group of sales people with cloud subject matter expertise focused on helping IBM clients define and execute on their journey to cloud. We recognize that the cloud strategy for most corporations includes a diverse multi-cloud environment and we want to help our clients leverage open source solutions to solve real world challenges in moving, migrating, and managing cloud solutions. In this role, you will support IBM's cloud growth strategy by enabling our clients to plan and execute on their cloud platform, DevOps, and infrastructure strategies. You'll be responsible for building strategic relationships with executives and key business leaders to promote IBM's infrastructure services portfolio of hybrid cloud and cloud native solutions, infrastructure professional services, and have a good understanding of the compute, networking, and security products and services.Sell cloud based solutions within Federal Government /Public Service sector.Promote the value of cloud services and solutions across all Cloud providers.Advise clients on the best path to move from virtualization to a container based solution on a hybrid cloud.Identify new professional services/staff aug opportunitiesUnderstanding of compute, networking, and security products and servicesGain trusted advisor status with senior IT execs within assigned accounts as part of pipeline development and efforts to develop long term relationships.Work closely with the dedicated IBM client teams to identify opportunities and provide services sales support specific to cloud solutions.Take identified opportunities and drive them through a defined sales process to closure.Required Technical and Professional Expertise+ 8+ years of experience in a quota carrying solutions sales role or other technical sales role.+ 3+ years of experience focused on cloud platform technologies.+ Must have 5+ years of selling to the Federal Government.+ Experience with a diverse set of cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure.+ Working knowledge of enterprise DevOps processes and technologies.+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to generate client materials for presentations.+ Ability to collaboratively sell solutions in a highly matrix environment.+ Balance of sales and technical skills with creative thinking skills.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Ability to collaboratively sell solutions in a highly matrix environment.+ Balance of sales and technical skills with creative thinking skills.+ GTSSales_NorthAmericaMust be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's this unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS is the place for you!Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world. What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You @ IBMIBM 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.