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 drive sales opportunities and deliver measurable business outcomes, providing a strong 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
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Brand Sales Specialist to join a fast-track sales program focused on enterprise technology solutions. This role blends consultative selling, digital engagement, customer success, and cross-functional collaboration to build a foundation in technology sales and client leadership.
- Create demand and identify new opportunities across assigned accounts, territories, and offering portfolios.
- Prospect and qualify leads through phone, email, social media, video outreach, events, and digital selling channels.
- Build and maintain an active sales pipeline by uncovering expansion, renewals, upgrades, modernization, and lifetime-value opportunities.
- Lead discovery conversations to understand customer objectives, priorities, challenges, and buying criteria.
- Position brand offerings as a trusted advisor, aligning solutions to customer goals, industry trends, and measurable outcomes.
- Partner with Technology Sellers, Technical Specialists, Customer Success teams, Account Executives, Business Partners, and Marketing to progress opportunities and support deal execution.
- Create clear, audience-appropriate communications (presentations, proposals, account plans, business storytelling) for both business and technical stakeholders.
- Leverage digital tools, customer data, market insights, and AI-enhanced sales techniques to improve engagement and achieve brand targets.
What We're Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed by start date in Business, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in technology, consultative selling, and business development.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, adaptability, and customer-first orientation.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences.
- Willingness to learn contemporary technology offerings, competitive landscapes, and digital selling tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in sales, customer success, consulting, marketing, entrepreneurship, or technology.
- Familiarity or exposure to cloud, AI, automation, data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or enterprise software.
- Experience presenting business or technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Leadership experience in student organizations, athletics, volunteer programs, competitions, or community involvement.
- Relevant technical certifications or participation in technology-focused programs.
Compensation & Location
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Huntington/Irvine, CA area (on-site or hybrid depending on program needs) — confirm exact location with our client during follow-up.
- Estimated base salary: $92,211 per year (estimated)
Confidential Client complies with fair employment practices, including consideration of applicants regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting platform representing Confidential Client — you’ll get transparent support through the hiring process.
- Access to a managed application experience and potential visibility to other matched opportunities.
- If selected, you will be employed directly by our client.
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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