IBM Nigeria Lead Africa Graduate Program - Sales Specialist
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and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY.
It is the largest
technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than
400,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. IBM offers a wide
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middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software
development and systems management; and the world's most advanced
servers and supercomputers.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Lead Africa Graduate Program - Sales Specialist
Job ID: S_D-0794877
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time Complementary
Job Description
- For over 100 years, IBM has led the world in creating innovative
solutions and products that have changed not only business, but history
as well. And with our global scale and breadth of disciplines, we offer
endless opportunities for leaders to grow and succeed in the company of
the very best.
And that's where you come in
- In today’s intensely competitive global marketplace, IBM is
recruiting extraordinary leaders, people who not only succeed but enable
others to as well.
- An innovative approach that blends together hands-on direct
working experience and industry leading edge certification classes for
IBM sales and services.
- We have opportunities for talented, Masters degree level
qualified individuals across every area of our business and in many
countries across Africa and Middle East.
- The Program will offer a group of high-potential individuals an
exceptional opportunity for accelerated career development in Business
Development, sales and Pre-sales within multiple functions - leading
towards a global career in IBM and focus on growth markets.
- In addition to building your business acumen, you will take
advantage of IBM's world-class leadership development programs, and
networking experiences, and be closely mentored and coached by senior
IBMers.
This will allow you to be exposed to key drivers of success as a future IBM leader, including:•
- Inspire, motivate, and develop individuals, teams, and organizations.
- Manage profit and loss and understand key drivers for the business.
- Create strategies and bring about change in a globally integrated enterprise.
- Excel and adapt to doing business in a volatile, complex and ambiguous global marketplace.
- Ensure the priorities and resources of key functions are aligned with business goals.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 2 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets
- At least 2 years experience in leadership, written and verbal
communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues
- At least 2 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while
defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting
with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions
- English: Fluent
- At least 2 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment
- At least 2 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills
- At least 2 years experience in global orientation
Preferred:
- At least 3 years experience in Significant business experience in Middle East and African countries or other growth markets
- At least 3 years experience in leadership, written and verbal
communication skills, client service and solving complex business issues
- At least 3 years experience in an intense team atmosphere while
defining issues/hypotheses, performing complex analysis, and assisting
with preparation and recommendations of innovative solutions
- At least 3 years experience in general business management and profit and loss responsibility in a dynamic corporate environment
- At least 3 years experience in analytical and interpersonal skills
- At least 3 years experience in global orientation
Additional Information:
- We’re looking for candidates who are ready to be leaders
throughout a career at IBM, have a passion for sales, strong
interpersonal skills and the experience to influence, motivate, and lead
others effectively, we invite you to explore and apply to this program.
- Readiness to business travel
- English plus one additional language
- Masters Degree in relevant field for IBM business
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online