Partner Technical Sales Specialist Review
at IBM
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work with IBM Partners to sell our technology. This can involve working on deals, tender responses, delivering product demonstrations and sales enablement sessions. I also have the opportunity to engage in wider initiatives within the organisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have a varied experience and have the chance to work with a variety of teams, so I enjoy it very much.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed technical skills through understanding our product portfolio, and soft skills such as time management, communication, leadership.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well structured and we are given as much support as needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We have support from our immediate team through mentors and have two managers. One manager focusses on pastoral care and ensures we have a smooth transition into and from the early professional programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider offers us a lot of support. We have a dedicated university mentor and tripartite meetings with both our organisation and our university mentor.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have found it to be relevant to the Partner Technical Sales Specialist role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are extensive extra-curricular activities and communities in IBM across the base locations.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
We are given meaningful work and can have greater responsibility within our teams despite being an early professional.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Be authentic and show your enthusiasm for the role/industry!
