Technology Sales - Degree Apprentice (Level 6)

IBM; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits

IBM Rewards

Job summary

IBM is seeking an applicant for a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree apprenticeship (L6) in London. The program covers information systems, software development basics, data, project management and IT infrastructure with university integration.

Ideal candidates will be eligible to work in the UK, possess Maths and English GCSEs (4+), and have at least 120 UCAS points. Start date for 2026 is 12 October, with extensive travel and client-site work expected.

Qualifications

• Must be based in London and able to travel to client sites as needed.
• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent (level 4+).
• Minimum of 120 UCAS points, equivalent to BBB at A level.
• Must have been authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• No prior apprenticeship or university course in a similar area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and explore new client opportunities.
• Support sales teams with client meetings, demos and briefings.
• Help create proposals, pitch materials and bid responses.
• Contribute to proof of concepts and pilots with clients and partners.
• Understand client challenges and match them to IBM technologies.
• Participate in events, campaigns and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with clients, partners and internal teams.

Skills

Sales interest

Technology curiosity

Education

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

120 UCAS points (BBB at A level)

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you’ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co-create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact.Success in Global Sales is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. You’ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world-class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career. Join us and be part of a global team that’s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference.

Your role and responsibilities

You don’t need to be deeply technical or want to be a software engineer. What matters most is that you’re motivated by selling, curious about technology, and eager to learn how to position IBM solutions to clients. If you are energized by building relationships, solving client challenges, influencing decisions and winning business — and you’re excited by how technology can help organizations transform — this apprenticeship is for you.

We have roles in a variety of Sales and Technical Sales environments, where you will learn to:

• Identify and explore new client opportunities
• Support sales teams with client meetings, demos and briefings
• Help create proposals, pitch materials and bid responses
• Contribute to proof of concepts and pilots with clients and partners
• Understand client challenges and match them to IBM technologies
• Participate in events, campaigns and outreach activities
• Build relationships with clients, partners and internal teams

The technologies you’ll be exposed to may include:

• Artificial Intelligence & Agentic AI
• Data and AI governance
• Analytics
• Automation
• Cloud solutions
• Infrastructure
• Quantum

Your Apprenticeship: L6 Digital and Technology Solutions

As a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree apprentice, you will develop a broad range of technical and business skills, including information systems, systems development, data, business organizations, project management and computer & network infrastructure. You will also take modules to develop your skills in a technical specialism.

There's an opportunity to experience University life and meet apprentices from other organizations during days at university and interactive learning sessions.

On an IBM Apprenticeship programme, you will be working in an innovative, creative and exciting environment. Our Apprentices span across different business units and there are so many opportunities for you to get involved in both inside and outside of your role. We encourage all our early professionals to take the opportunity to participate in networking, mentoring, learning and give back. You will also have two managers. A task manager who works with you on your role and an early professional manager who helps you get the most out of your Apprenticeship and provides support along the way.

We have Digital & Technology Solutions Degree apprentice roles available for the following specialism:

• IT Consultant

For additional information regarding specialisms please visit:

the Skills England website

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Competitive Starting Salary: £27k
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year
• Flexible Benefits: including healthcare and other perks
• IBM Rewards: Enjoy discounts and benefits at high-street shops and cinemas

Required education

Pre-University Qualification

Required technical and professional expertise

Requirements

• All our apprenticeships are office based (if not on a client site) a minimum of3daysa week, these are NOT remote roles. You need to live within commutable distance to one of our locations.
• Expected locations: London. You will need to be mobile as all our apprenticeship roles will be client focused, and you may find yourself working at client sites or other IBM locations which could require extensive travel and staying away from home during the week.
• Valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England
• You must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent (level 4 or above). (We may request a certificate of equivalency which it is your responsibility to provide.)
• You must have already achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points, equivalent to BBB at A level.
• You will need to provide us with evidence of your grades.
• You cannot have already started or completed an apprenticeship or university course in a similar area.
• You must have already completed sixth form level education at school or college.

You must have a keen interest and passion for Sales. We’re seeking talented individuals who are curious about Technology. We have some roles, which require you to have studied specific STEM subjects at sixth form level. We also welcome applications from candidates who have not studied technology, computer science or STEM subjects at sixth form level.

Start dates for 2026

We are looking for Apprentices who will start on 12th October 2026, followed by an IBM and university induction – please note we cannot make any exceptions to this start date.

We recommend you apply as soon as possible as our apprenticeship opportunities are very popular. We will close as soon as we have sufficient applications.

We are expecting to run a virtual exploration session on 2nd September or 3rd September for candidates who successfully complete screening.

Please remember to follow the instructions on application carefully. You will need to complete a full application form within 48 hours of your initial application.

Preferred technical and professional experience

No preferred qualifications specified

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces