Brand Sales Specialist - Entry Level Sales Program 2027
The Entry-Level Brand Sales Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for creating demand and building trusted client relationships by connecting customers with IBM's technology solutions across AI, data, automation, cloud, and infrastructure. This role involves consultative selling, digital engagement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, communicate value propositions, and support successful deal execution, providing a foundation for a career in technology sales and client leadership.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Brand Sales Specialist role is designed to build a foundation in technology sales and client leadership. You will create demand, qualify opportunities, and connect customers with modern solutions across AI, data, automation, cloud, and infrastructure while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Create demand and identify new opportunities within assigned accounts, territories, and offering portfolios.
- Engage and qualify prospective clients via phone, email, social media, video outreach, events, marketing programs, and other digital channels.
- Build and maintain an active sales pipeline—identify expansion opportunities, renewals, upgrades, and modernization needs.
- Participate in discovery conversations to understand customer objectives, priorities, challenges, success criteria, and buying needs.
- Position solutions as a trusted advisor by aligning offerings to customer goals, industry trends, and measurable business outcomes.
- Collaborate with Technology Sellers, Technical Specialists, Customer Success Managers, Account Executives, Partners, and Marketing to progress opportunities and support deal execution.
- Communicate technical and business value clearly through presentations, proposals, account plans, and storytelling.
- Use digital and AI-powered sales techniques, customer data, and market insights to improve engagement strategies and achieve brand outcomes.
What We’re Looking For (Required)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed by start date in Business, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong interest in technology, business development, consultative selling, and solving client challenges.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Analytical thinking, curiosity, adaptability, and a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with both business and technical audiences.
- Eagerness to learn product and market knowledge, digital selling tools, and competitive landscapes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, project, research, or extracurricular experience in sales, consulting, customer success, marketing, entrepreneurship, or technology.
- Exposure to cloud, AI, automation, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or enterprise software.
- Experience presenting business or technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteering, competitions, or community involvement.
- Industry-specific knowledge, technical certifications, or participation in technology-focused programs.
Location & Compensation
- Location: Highland Park / Dallas, TX (on-site or local to the Dallas area).
- Estimated compensation: $87,850 per year (estimated).
Note: Careertakes posts roles for Confidential Client in Sales. Hiring and employment terms are determined by the Confidential Client.
Why Apply via Careertakes
Careertakes partners with leading hiring organizations to surface relevant opportunities and support candidates throughout the process. We screen listings for clarity and compliance, and applicants may receive matched roles through the Careertakes platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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