Entry Level Sales Specialist

Skip to content IBM < Back to search results Entry Level Sales Specialist Cheltenham, Glasgow, Chessington, London, Hemel Hempstead, Warwick, Hursley, Leicester, Slough, Manchester, Warrington, Edinburgh, Farnborough, MILTON KEYNES, Edinburgh, City of, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Lanarkshire, Surrey, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Cheshire, London, City of, Hertfordshire, Manchester, Leicester, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Entry Level Email X LinkedIn Apply now Introduction Kick-start your career in technology sales with the IBM Sales Accelerator Program — a unique opportunity designed for ambitious early-career professionals looking to grow into future IBM sales leaders.  You will be joining IBM’s international Sales Center in Dublin, Ireland, where you’ll work alongside IBM teams across EMEA, gain hands-on experience with real client opportunities, and develop modern B2B sales skills through world-class training, coaching, and mentorship. After completing the 18-month program, there will be your next career step waiting for you, either in Ireland or UK.   From day one in IBM you will benefit from:- International sales experience in Dublin- Structured learning and sales certification- Clear career progression and return opportunities in your home market This program is more than an entry level role — it’s a fast-track pathway into a global sales career at IBM. Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will develop core technology sales capabilities while supporting IBM sales teams and engaging with clients. You will learn modern selling techniques, build pipeline, and collaborate with technical specialists and solution teams to help clients address business challenges with IBM technology.Support the sales cycle from early prospecting through qualified opportunitiesEngage with clients to understand business challenges and technology needs Contribute to client conversations and early solution positioningCollaborate with technical specialists, solution teams, and partners on opportunitiesBuild pipeline through outreach, lead follow up, and opportunity developmentParticipate in structured sales training, certifications, and skill development Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related fieldRecent graduate with up to 12 months of full time professional experienceStrong interest in technology sales and client engagementStrong communication, collaboration, and learning mindsetFluency in English and the language of the hiring market Preferred technical and professional experience Exposure to enterprise technology areas such as AI, cloud, data, or automationInternship, academic, or project experience related to sales, technology, or business developmentInterest in international work environments and willingness to relocate for the program assignment 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...