Technology Sales Specialist - Data Platform - ONT Utilities and X Industry

IBM Computing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company in Toronto is seeking a Technology Sales Specialist to drive revenue growth and market expansion in the Data & AI sector. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in IT sales, strong client relationship management skills, and expertise in cloud technologies. This role emphasizes a consultative approach to sales, engaging with C-suite executives and leading the full sales cycle. Join a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT sales or consulting.
• Proven track record of client relationship management.
• Strong business acumen and success in selling to enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify client needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Lead full sales cycle from prospecting to closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams for sales campaigns.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Solution Selling

Sales Cycle Management

Pipeline Development

Strategic Engagement

Business Acumen

Tools

IBM Cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Introduction

As a Technology Sales Specialist (internally referred to as a Brand Sales Specialist) within IBM’s Data & AI portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in helping enterprises unlock the value of their data. Your mission is to empower organizations to transform data into actionable insights—quickly, efficiently, and at scale—by delivering IBM’s market-leading software solutions and services.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative sales environment where curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning are valued. From day one, you’ll benefit from exceptional onboarding, mentorship, and a culture built around growth and shared success.

Your role and responsibilities

In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and market expansion within a defined territory or portfolio of accounts, with a focus on the Utilities sector and select cross-industry clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Understand their business challenges and articulate the unique value IBM solutions offer.

• Solution Selling: Use a consultative sales approach to identify client needs, develop tailored solutions, and demonstrate how IBM’s Data & AI offerings address business outcomes.

• End-to-End Sales Ownership: Lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting and opportunity identification to proposal development, RFI/RFP responses, negotiation, and closure.

• Pipeline Development: Collaborate with IBM’s internal teams (technical specialists, partners, and other sales professionals) to execute sales campaigns and drive qualified pipeline growth.

• Strategic Engagement: Engage with decision-makers at various levels, including CIOs and C-suite executives, to establish IBM as a long-term, value-driven partner.

Who You Are

You are a results-driven sales professional with a passion for data and AI technologies. You’re comfortable engaging at all levels of an organization and thrive in a consultative, collaborative sales environment. You enjoy helping clients solve complex business problems while driving digital transformation.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT sales, consulting, or business process technology

• Proven track record of at least 3 years in client relationship management and consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas

• In-depth knowledge of IBM’s strategic solutions and the broader enterprise software ecosystem, with at least 3 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated success in selling to major enterprise clients, including engagement at the CIO/CXO level

• Strong business acumen with the ability to lead high-level strategic conversations with clients

• Expertise in account planning, deal strategy, negotiation, and effective time management

• Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience selling Data and/or AI-driven solutions

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong understanding of line-of-business operations and problem-solving skills

• Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Commercial mindset with experience supporting full-cycle sales engagements, including contract negotiation

• Solutions-oriented with a track record of successful prospecting into new clients and buyer personas

• Ability to mentor and coach individuals at various stages of development

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Outstanding organizational, presentation, and time management skills

• Quick learner with the ability to apply product knowledge effectively

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.