Entry Level Sales Specialist (incl. Assignment in Valencia)

The IBM Sales Accelerator Program is designed for early career professionals who want to build a long-term career in technology sales. This program combines structured learning, hands on selling experience, and international exposure to prepare you to become a successful IBM seller. As part of the program, you will begin your journey with 2 months onboarding in your home market before joining IBM’s international Sales Center in Valencia, Spain for an 18 month Global IBMer assignment. During this time, you will work with an international community of IBMers across EMEA while developing modern sales skills and gaining experience supporting real client opportunities. After completing the 18 month program, there will be your next career step waiting for you in your home market. Through mentorship, structured training, and practical selling experience, the program prepares you to engage clients, support the sales cycle, and help organizations adopt IBM technologies across areas such as Data and AI, Cloud, Automation, and Sustainability. Please upload your CV and other relevant documents as one combined PDF file. 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 opportunities Engage with clients to understand business challenges and technology needs Contribute to client conversations and early solution positioning Collaborate with technical specialists, solution teams, and partners on opportunities Build pipeline through outreach, lead follow up, and opportunity development Participate in structured sales training, certifications, and skill development Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field Recent graduate with up to 12 months of full time professional experience, currently living in Switzerland Strong interest in technology sales and client engagement Strong communication, collaboration, and learning mindset Fluency in German & English Exposure to enterprise technology areas such as AI, cloud, data, or automation Internship, academic, or project experience related to sales, technology, or business development Interest in international work environments and willingness to relocate for the program assignment Switzerland Sales Hybrid Entry Level Zurich, CH (0131) IBM Schweiz AG - IBM Suisse SA - IBM Svizzera SA - IBM Switzerland Ltd