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As a Business Development Specialist you will work with Business Development Executives to identify future strategic outsourcing opportunities for IBM; with IBM sales and marketing teams to understand our value proposition and work on client proposals; with Project Executives to ensure the solution is delivered; and Client Solution Executives to develop appropriate solutions for transforming a clients business.

You will complete 4 placements during your first two years at IBM to give you a solid grounding in the strategic outsourcing business. These placements will give you a unique overview of these different areas, a fast track career path and gain first hand experience of client engagements.

Although a business degree is not essential, you will need to be able to demonstrate business awareness and a desire to learn and gain experience in a wide range of areas. We are looking for high calibre candidates who are self starters and have a real passion and a genuine desire to succeed. You will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic, “can do” attitude and be disciplined and organised with a strong focus on results.

You will begin your IBM career with our new hire induction program, lasting several weeks. You will be given an introduction to technology fundamentals, consulting skills and project management skills. For 2 weeks of your induction, you will participate in a simulated project focussing on client facing and project management skills.

You will be assigned a Professional Development Manager (PDM) in Foundation. You will put together an individually tailored training programme with your PDM which will include specific training that your role requires, in addition to any personal development training that you may need including Presenting with Confidence, Influencing Skills for Business etc.