Technology Sales at IBM is evolving its way of working to break beyond boundaries with innovative approaches. Preferring to 'show' vs. 'tell' we're looking for recent graduates who want to combine their technical interests and education with the people skills needed to prospect and co-create with customers, partners, and colleagues on solutions to our clients' most complex business challenges. In a world where technology moves at speed, it's essential that we stay ahead of the curve to provide tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs. It's not enough for us to have the technical expertise, we need to be great with people - to empathize, understand, and collaborate on technical solutions that will improve lives all over the world. This role is hands-on and full-time. As a Sales Trainee, you will proactively prospect for and develop new business relationships, generate revenue and help clients achieve their goals. As a subject matter expert in a solution that's secure, reliable, scalable, sustainable, and can integrate with hybrid cloud and AI, you'll collaborate and deliver the engine that sits at the center of a client’s digital transformation success. IBM’s comprehensive onboarding and industry leading learning culture will set you up for positive impact and success, whilst ongoing development will continually advance your career. Our sales environment is collaborative and experiential. Part of a team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds - always willing to help and be helped- as you apply passion to work that will compel our clients to invest in IBM's products, services, and people. Developing trusting relationships, you'll work with clients to shape the future of their technology landscape.As we help you combine your technical education with consultative sales best practices, you will accelerate enterprises' success by providing award winning solutions across Cloud, Data & AI, Security and Automation. Your primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: * Sales Prospecting: Apply IBM’s sales methodology to identify new clients and opportunities for expansion with existing clients through multiple channels (email, phone, social media) * Solution-Selling: Learn and employ solution-selling techniques to identify and engage decision makers and influencers, qualify business opportunities, and respond to clients' needs. * Client Management: Manage a dedicated client set and define, confirm and communicate the differentiated value of IBM's technology at both the technical and business level. * Use-Case and Proof of Concept Design: Work with your team to design use-cases and proofs of concept in response to prospective clients' requests for information (RFIs). * Collaboration with IBM Ecosystem: Collaborate with the broader IBM sales ecosystem, from Marketing to Sales and technical colleagues, to IBM Business Partners, in order to build sales campaigns and incremental pipeline. * Customer Engagement and Support: Act as a technical point of contact for customers, addressing their questions, concerns, and feedback. Provide technical support and offer guidance on solution best practices and use cases. * Industry Trends and Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to assess their potential impact on solution design and implementation. To be successful in this role, you will need: * Confidence to contact and engage potential new customers and deliver an elevated experience. * Motivation to achieve sales, business objectives and high client satisfaction. * Aptitude to utilize selling technologies to network, engage clients, and identify new business opportunities. * Embrace curiosity and a growth mindset. ~ Opportunities are available in: Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, New York NY, Raleigh NC, San Francisco CA, and Washington DC - to name a few. ~ You may work with any of the following technologies: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Blockchain, Cloud and Cognitive, Security, or Systems Hardware. ~ Readiness to travel up to 25% annually. ~ IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Located in the exclusive Nob Hill neighborhood and in the process of going through a complete reimagination, The Huntington provides guests with modern amenities and conveniences within a historic space. Guests can enjoy fine dining, a three level spa, beautiful rooms and suites as well as meeting and event spaces without ever leaving the property. The Huntington provides guests with the best location and amenities San Francisco has to offer. Overview: The Director of Engineering is responsible for all administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering division. He/she is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering/facilities management experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership or Director of Engineering role at a luxury hotel, resort, or large-scale hospitality property.Demonstrated track record of overseeing complex building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, elevators, mechanical, BMS).Proven success managing capital improvement projects, property renovations, and large-scale preventive maintenance programs in a luxury setting.Experience with historic or landmark properties is highly desirable, especially managing upgrades while preserving architectural integrity.Previous experience leading unionized engineering teams is preferred.Licenses & CertificationsCertified Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), or Facilities Management certification (CFM, FMA, or similar) highly preferred.OSHA 10/30 and EPA Universal Technician certifications strongly preferred.LEED Accreditation or certification in sustainability/energy management a plus.Leadership & StrategyLead the Engineering & Maintenance department, providing direction, mentorship, and professional development for team members.Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and minimize downtime.Collaborate with senior leadership on capital planning, renovations, and energy conservation initiatives.Contribute to overall property strategy and decision-making as part of the hotel’s Executive Committee.Operations & MaintenanceOversee daily repair, upkeep, and functionality of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.Ensure guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and exterior areas meet luxury brand standards.Manage third-party contractors and service providers, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and budgetary expectations.Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and compliance documentation.Safety, Compliance & SustainabilityEnsure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, fire safety, and environmental requirements.Lead hotel safety initiatives, including life-safety systems, fire drills, and emergency preparedness.Financial ManagementDevelop and manage the engineering department budget, covering operating expenses and capital expenditures.Monitor costs, implement efficiency measures, and ensure resource optimization. Responsibilities: Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules according to Highgate Hotel standards.Create and adhere to annual budget for department.Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.Actively participate in energy conservation programs.Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.Ensure compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.Lead and participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related management experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related management experience.High school diploma or equivalent required.Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.Long hours sometimes required.Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Travel related to company business sometimes required.Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.

Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend. The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose). Are you eligible You can apply to Year Up United if you are: - A high school graduate or GED recipient - Eligible to work in the U. S. - Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program - Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills - Have not obtained a Bachelor's degree - You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying What will you gain Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week. In-depth classes include: - Application Development - Customer Success - Project Management - Data Analytics - IT Support - Business Operations - Network Security & Support Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career. 75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.