Partner Technical Sales Specialist Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work with IBM Partners to sell our technology. This can involve working on deals, tender responses, delivering product demonstrations and sales enablement sessions. I also have the opportunity to engage in wider initiatives within the organisation.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I've developed technical skills through understanding our product portfolio, and soft skills such as time management, communication, leadership.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have a varied experience and have the chance to work with a variety of teams, so I enjoy it very much.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is well structured and we are given as much support as needed.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We have support from our immediate team through mentors and have two managers. One manager focusses on pastoral care and ensures we have a smooth transition into and from the early professional programme.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Our training provider offers us a lot of support. We have a dedicated university mentor and tripartite meetings with both our organisation and our university mentor.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I have found it to be relevant to the Partner Technical Sales Specialist role.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • There are extensive extra-curricular activities and communities in IBM across the base locations.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • We are given meaningful work and can have greater responsibility within our teams despite being an early professional.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?

    • Be authentic and show your enthusiasm for the role/industry!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Manchester

March 2025

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