Technology Sales & Marketing Intern

About IBM New Zealand

For over 80 years, IBM New Zealand has been working to solve some of the biggest issues facing Australia and New Zealand. Today IBM is helping doctors diagnose diseases, predict the latest fashion trends and create better services for citizens. This is IBM today, this is #anewIBM. As one of the world's largest technology consulting companies and with offices across Australia, IBM is the perfect place to start your career. 

Your role

IBM New Zealand is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic young professional for their Sales internship. The selected candidate will work in a team environment for a period of 6 months.

As a Sales Intern, you will work with their sales team advising prospective clients on the benefits of IBM’s solutions. In this role, you’ll grow skills to become a subject matter expert and collaborate with colleagues across the wider Sales team to advise and support client engagements throughout the sales process. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation for success at IBM.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Share knowledge within IBM and become internal ambassadors for Digital solutions adoption
• Support IBM teams in Technology Sales, Marketing and Digital projects
• Work closely with and compile reports and presentations for senior executives and professionals

Training & development

IBM New Zealand understands that great employees are passionate about what they do and feel empowered to explore and try new things. The IBMers have access to countless educational resources and are encouraged to continue learning about the businesses and invest time into areas they find interesting and exciting. 

Benefits

Employee benefits offered by IBM: 

• A health benefits portfolio that provides strong support for employee well-being and preventive care, comprehensive coverage to meet a range of medical situations, and solid protection against the cost of serious injury or illness.
• Income protection in case of serious illness, injury or death, including life insurance and disability benefits.
• A retirement program that helps build future financial security through retirement savings and other capital accumulation programs.
• Opportunity to follow leisure pursuits through vacation, personal leave and holiday plans.
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Career progression

IBM New Zealand offers transparent career frameworks for associates, professionals, and executives. These frameworks provide clarity on career pathways and consistent performance and promotion expectations. They empower professionals to discover and identify their next career moves by providing resources to support career growth. 

To learn more about careers at IBM New Zealand, watch this video.

Work-life balance

Here are some work-life balance benefits for employees of IBM:

• Vacation & Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Culture & vibe

IBM New Zealand’s greatest asset is the IBMer. They believe the strength lies in the diversity of the employees IBM encourages creative pursuits and passions outside of work because when IBMers can explore their curiosity, it gives all of them a new outlook on the world and its possibilities for emerging tech. Together, IBM can drive progress through meaningful innovation and action. 

About you

Skills/Knowledge Preferred:

• Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word (intermediate skills favourable)
• A proven interest in the IT/Technology industry
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with people at a senior level & build business relationships
• Capability to work in a global, multicultural, and diverse environment
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail

Study backgrounds: All degrees welcomed

Intern applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or Unrestricted Working Rights (Visa)
• You will be enrolled in a tertiary degree at a University in New Zealand – for the duration of the internship program
• Have no more than 2 years of relevant work experience

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from IBM New Zealand opens again.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• ibm.com/blogs
• glassdoor.com