Phil Vogel

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Program Director: Safer Materials Initiative at IBM Research

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Phil is a senior business development leader at IBM Research, focused on translating scientific discoveries in AI, quantum computing, and hybrid cloud into enterprise applications through strategic partnerships. A Syracuse University alumnus, he has a deep background in product management. Colleagues describe him as a leader who blends technical skills with business knowledge.

Outside of his core role, Phil has a keen interest in professional development methodologies, having taken courses in Design Thinking and Competitive Intelligence. He is also a certified SCRUM Product Owner and has publicly recommended the training, showing a passion for agile frameworks.

Unique fact: Phil received an IBM Excellence & Eminence Award for his work leading strategy for the Application Lifecycle Management Suite.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Assertive

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Safer Materials
He is a program director for IBM's Safer Materials Initiative and is a key contact for summits on accelerating the discovery of sustainable materials.
Emerging Tech Alliances
His current role involves executing joint development and intellectual property partnerships between enterprises and IBM Research to apply new technologies.
Product Management
His career includes extensive experience in product management and marketing for enterprise software, focusing on market-driven strategy and revenue growth.

Media Appearances

Phil has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2017
Program Director: Safer Materials Initiative at IBM Research
4-2014 - 3-2017
Program Director, eCommerce Selling and Fulfillment Product Marketing at IBM Commerce
3-2014
Program Director, ALM Foundation Product Marketing at IBM Commerce
Segment Lead, Rational Industry Solutions for IT and Enterprise Modernization Strategy at IBM Software Group
Product Marketing Lead, Process, Project and Portfolio Management Segment at IBM Software Group

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Syracuse University

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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phil is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Phil

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