Junior Technical Sales Engineer - AI, Cloud & Data

IBM Computing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer in Chicago to partner with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will contribute to business outcomes, participate in structured onboarding, and pursue certifications and professional growth through mentorship and training.

The role combines technical problem-solving with customer engagement and business consulting to build a foundation for a career in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field by start date.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, AI, automation, data, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python/Java/JavaScript/C++).
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to prototype or troubleshoot.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client discovery sessions to understand objectives, requirements, success criteria, and environments.
• Design and validate technical solution approaches addressing customer challenges and business goals.
• Build and deliver demonstrations, proofs of concept, workshops, and technical presentations.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for diverse stakeholders.
• Support customer adoption, expansion, and value realization of IBM solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, technical specialists, customer success, and partners to progress opportunities.
• Contribute innovative ideas and reusable assets to accelerate client success and solution adoption.
• Present findings and recommendations to both business and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Programming languages

AI-assisted development tools

Analytical & problem solving

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering / Data Science / Cybersecurity / Mathematics / Engineering

Job description

IBM is seeking an Entry-Level Technical Sales Engineer in Chicago to partner with clients and IBM experts to design, demonstrate, and deliver AI, hybrid cloud, automation, data, and security solutions. You will contribute to business outcomes, participate in structured onboarding, and pursue certifications and professional growth through mentorship and training.

The role combines technical problem-solving with customer engagement and business consulting to build a foundation for a career in