Master@IBM - TLS Sales (60%)

Introduction

Do you want to pursue a Master’s degree while gaining valuable hands-on experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies? 
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 continuous learning and a supportive culture, IBM offers the resources 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

Who are we looking for?
For our in-job master’s program, we are looking for highly motivated students from economics, business, or (IT) science–based degree programs. In addition to a good bachelor’s degree, an independent approach to work is also important to us. Are you action-oriented, highly motivated, and do you have strong analytical skills? Are you able to define and localize industry-specific content and solution plays? Then you should definitely apply – we look forward to receiving your application.

What can you expect from this position?
In this role, you will work in the Technology Lifecycle Services (TLS) team in Geneva and support the Sales in this territory. Your responsibilities include contributing to the definition of sales and business development strategies, preparing internal and client‑facing meetings and supporting pipeline planning. You will also help coordinate administrative sales activities and internal governance meetings. This position offers valuable hands‑on experience in working with large key public sector accounts, including exposure to complex projects and public tenders. You will gain insight into how technology service solutions are positioned to support infrastructure service transformation initiatives with our key clients.

Skills we are looking for:

• good understanding of business and sales management
• strong interest in technology, digital transformation and innovation
• fluent in French and English; German is an advantage
• strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• self-driven, independent, and responsible work attitude
• initial experience with new technologies (e.g. AI, Data, Cloud)
• good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

This job is only for candidates who are planning to enroll in a master study and and have at least 2 years of study remaining (at a Swiss university/university of applied sciences, study course of your choice).

Are you ready to become an IBMer?

How to apply:
Please submit an up‑to‑date CV and copies of all relevant certificates. Include a cover letter that outlines your motivation for completing a bachelor’s degree and explains why you are well suited for the chosen area of work.

Please note: to upload further documents such as cover letter, certificates, references,you can upload them in the Candidate Zone after submitting your application.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Fluent in French and English; German is an advantage
• Swiss nationality or Swiss valid work permit / EU nationality

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.