Mainframe/z Sales Specialist Review

Day to day i work with clients and customers selling IBM Z/systems brand as well as supporting clients with their current mainframe platform. I also look into new opportunities working with startups and smaller businesses on how they can benefit from IBM technology and services

So many, Mainframe, Coding, Cryptography, Digital Design, Blockchain, Quantum, presentation skills etc

I really enjoy it, i constantly feel pushed to do my best and work outside of my comfort zone, i also am consistently given opportunities to upskill in new areas and attend amazing training courses e.g in other countries like USA and Germany. I always feel supported by my peers, management and mentors and have made some lifelong friendships and memories

It is organised well, we have one dedicated day per week for university work and work within our teams for the other 4

A lot of support wherever it is needed. I know that regardless of my question it will be answered

it is not great, they can be hard to get in contact with and sometimes their responses aren't very helpful. Their feedback on assignments is very general and they 'forget' to include essential topics within our course content that we are then assessed on. They often need additional sessions with us to further explain as their initial instructions aren't good enough. They also hold lecutures mid week at difficult times when the majority of us specifically hold our uni days on mondays or fridays

it gives me a wide understanding of technology which is needed for my role but does not provide me with the soft skills needed for a sales role

A lot, i lead the apprentice community within my org where we hold social and educational events. We also have sports teams, recreational/hobby communities like book clubs, and inclusive and empowering communities like WomenInTech, La Familia, Ignite etc

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