WebSphere Commerce / e-Commerce (WCS) Associate Partner in Detroit, Michigan For Sale

WebSphere Commerce / e-Commerce (WCS) Associate Partner Job ID GBS-xxxx961 Job type Full-time Regular Work country USA Posted 07-Sep-xxxx Work city - Any, Job area Consulting & Services Travel Up to 4 days a week (home on weekends-based on project requirements) Job category Consultant Business unit ConServ Job role Business Sales & Delivery Executive Job role skillset Application Innovation Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No Job description IBM Global Business Services (GBS) has established a Center of Competency in its Application Innovation Services (AIS) Service Line. The primary objective of this group is to provide Sales, Solutioning and Delivery Excellence support to AIS teams in Europe, North America and Growth Markets. The CoC will initially have a focus on Smarter Commerce. Over time other AIS services will be added. The CoC Smarter Commerce - WebSphere Commerce/e-Commerce consultant will do the following: Business Development Assist the IMT teams to identify and cultivate potential opportunities with key clients in their respective territories Plan, coordinate, and/or participate in specific business development opportunities Participate in Industry/Service Line joint marketing campaigns and specific events that are held within the IMT geographies, by making speeches, writing articles, and assisting in demonstrations Sales Pursuit Provide Industry/Service Line domain Subject Matter Expertise to assist in developing the proposed technical solution, project plan, and resource estimates. Assist in developing the overall value proposition for the proposed deal Help coordinate the participation of critical IBM Brand resources and third party vendor professionals needed to craft the solution Advise the sales pursuit team on IBM assets and accelerators Write sections of the proposal documents, including the technical solution, roles and responsibilities, value proposition, and the cost case Participate in preparation of proposal presentations; and present and explain the proposed solution to the customer Participate in developing the overall Win Strategy and engagement plan Assist in completing the development, negotiation, approval, and management of the bid budget Delivery Provide part time "on demand" assistance to resolve critical open issues that arise throughout the delivery life cycle Advise the IBM delivery team, as well as the customer, regarding key decisions related to unique Industry/Service Line specific systems and operations Help establish project staffing and governance, assist with project plan development, coordinate project kick-off activities Provide SME support, perform project reviews, help troubleshoot project issues Solution Development Assist S&D, SWG, STG, GTS, BTO, and the IMT GBS teams to partner with third party ISVs and NEPs to develop joint go to market solutions for the Industry Develop the Technical Solution, Project Plan, and Resource Estimates to complete the joint solution Prepare the funding requests, and negotiate approval of the funding from the IBM Industry Solution Board (ISB), S&D Industry, GBS, GTS, SWG, STG, and the appropriate third party business partners, such as Comverse, Oracle, etc. Manage the joint solution development projects Collaborating cross-brand and cross-geo to bring the full-breadth solution to clients and to the industry Position requires extensive global/regional travel (75% or more)) Required * Bachelor's Degree * At least 3 years experience in one of the core IBM Smarter Commerce products (WebSphere Commerce, Sterling Commerce, Unica), or similar ecommerce/Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM) solutions and/or functional exp * At least 3 years experience in defining solution, project roadmap, estimating, determining resource requirements, and defining delivery models * At least 3 years experience in driving asset based solutioning and delivery * At least 3 years experience in defining selling strategy, deal structure, participating proposal creation, and participating in orals presentation * At least 2 years experience in Strong executive presence and managing CXO level relationships * Basic knowledge in managing extensive global/regional travel (75% or more) * At least 3 years experience in Excellent written and verbal English skills * Readiness to travel Up to 4 days a week (home on weekends-based on project requirements) * English: Fluent Preferred * Master's Degree * At least 5 years experience in one of the core IBM Smarter Commerce products (WebSphere Commerce, Sterling Commerce, Unica), or similar ecommerce/Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM) solutions and/or functional exp * At least 5 years experience in defining solution, project roadmap, estimating, determining resource requirements, and defining delivery models * At least 5 years experience in driving asset based solutioning and delivery * At least 5 years experience in defining selling strategy, deal structure, participating proposal creation, and participating in orals presentation * At least 5 years experience in Strong executive presence and managing CXO level relationships * At least 3 years experience in managing extensive global/regional travel (75% or more) IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.