Introduction

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　　Your Role and Responsibilities

　　Your Role and Responsibilities:

　　IBM Technology Sales is looking for proactive and enthusiastic students to join our New Zealand business as part of our Internship Program.

　　As a Technical Sales Intern, you will work with either our Automation or Data & AI (watsonx) sales teams, advising prospective clients on the benefits of IBM's solutions. In this role, you'll grow skills to implement initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across the wider Sales team to support client engagements throughout the sales process. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success at IBM.

　　Responsibilities of a Technical Sales Intern could include:

　　Work alongside Sales professionals and technical subject matter experts to build proposals, manage projects and bring value to clients

　　Support internal IBM teams on business analysis activities, marketing initiatives and building and implementing programs

　　Work in squads with subject matter experts, using Agile methodology to complete projects in sprints

　　Collaborate with the broader IBM Sales Ecosystem and IBM Business Partners

　　Duration: 6 months, full-time based in our Auckland office.

　　To apply: Upload your CV. After initial interview, will need to upload your academic transcript and your Right to Work document (passport or citizenship/birth certificate and photo identification).

　　Required Technical and Professional Expertise

　　To be eligible to apply, Intern applicants must meet the following requirements:

　　You are a New Zealand or Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident.

　　You are in your final year of study, completing a technical degree (i.e., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) at a New Zealand or Australian University. You will be enrolled in University for the duration of your internship.

　　You will have strong communication and presentation skills, that are equally engaging, compelling, and influential.

　　You are able to work a minimum of 4 days a week (Monday to Friday).

　　Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

　　You have a genuine interest, or experience, in the Automation or AI software industries

　　Highly organised, with a strong attention to detail

　　Strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently, or as part of a team

　　Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

　　Technical knowledge or Sales experience

　　About Business UnitIBM 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.

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