Sr. Manager, Global Sales Learning, IDG

Lenovo; Morrisville; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Sales Learning to enhance the effectiveness of its international salesforce. This role involves driving learning strategies, developing scalable training initiatives, and leading a team dedicated to empowering global sales talent. Candidates should have a strong background in sales training, excellent project management skills, and a passion for leveraging AI in learning initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sales training, enablement, or L&D with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing global learning programs and diverse teams across regions.
• Experience in a large, matrixed global technology company.

Responsibilities

• Drive the global sales learning strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Design and deliver learning experiences that enhance global sales effectiveness.
• Lead a diverse global team including program managers and curriculum specialists.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Team leadership

Instructional design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, adult learning, business, or a related field

Job description

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub .

Description and Requirements

Lenovo is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager, Global Sales Learning to lead the design and execution of comprehensive, high-impact learning that empowers our international salesforce and global partner ecosystem. This role will directly impact the success of Lenovo’s flagship portfolios from the Intelligent Devices Group, driving market growth through scalable, high-impact learning initiatives.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic leader within Lenovo’s International Sales Organization, Learning and Development responsible for advancing global sales capability through AI-driven learning experiences, cutting-edge curriculum design, and intelligent enablement systems. Y ou will oversee the development and deployment of scalable, role-based learning solutions that elevate the effectiveness of our internal sellers and channel partners.

This role reports into the ISO Global Learning team and will partner closely with the ISG, SSG and Geo learning leaders to ensure alignment across business groups and geographies. This role offers high visibility across global sales leadership and a clear path for advancement within Lenovo’s L&D and enablement ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the global sales learning strategy in alignment with international sales organization goals, corporate transformation initiatives, and Lenovo’s strategic business priorities. Define and track KPIs to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.

Support the Sales Enablement Academy (SEA) by designing and delivering learning experiences—including Talk Tracks, onboarding journeys, and certification programs—aligned to SEA’s four strategic pillars: product knowledge, sales methodology , core competencies, and customer-facing messaging.

Champion a One Lenovo mindset by integrating learning strategies across IDG, ISG, and SSG where applicable, ensuring consistency and scalability.

Lead and develop a diverse global team including a program manager, curriculum specialist, learning experience designers, and multimedia developers . Cultivate a high -performance, innovative team culture.

A ssess the needs of the business, implement training and development plans, and facilitate a wide variety of training and certification programs that enhance the effectiveness of the global salesforce .

Lead the development of sales training including the production of digital learning focused on understanding and selling Lenovo’s family of intelligent device products and solutions such as AI PC, Workstation AI, Smart Collaboration, Security, Services, and Education solutions.

Lead the end-to-end creation and continuous improvement of global sales learning programs, including certifications, onboarding, product/solution training, and technical sales learning . Ensure alignment to Lenovo’s go-to-market approach and vertical-specific needs

Collaborate with the ISO Learning Operations & Technology team to ensure seamless delivery, platform integration, and regional adaptation of global programs.

Oversee budget management, vendor relationships, and operational planning. Manage funding recovery models and align global investments to maximize ROI.

Ensure global consistency in learning experiences while allowing for local adaptation. Establish best practices, learning standards, and compliance across geographies.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, adult learning , business, or a related field

7+ years in sales training, enablement, or L&D with at least 3+ years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing global learning programs and diverse teams across regions

3+ years of proven experience managing, coaching, leading, and developing colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate cross-functionally

Strong communicationskills, with ability to synthesize complex ideas into compelling narratives

Proven budget ownership and ability to manage recoveries and shared-service models

Excellent writtenand interpersonal communication skills, complemented with creative thinking

Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment,while adapting to and introducing change

Ability to build relationships and to influence others to get results

Deep understanding of instructional design principles, sales methodologies (consultative/solution selling), and adult learning theory

Experience in a large, matrixed global technology company

Familiarity with Lenovo’s product and solution portfolio (IDG, ISG, SSG)

Experience driving digital transformation within a learning or enablement function

Experience with Generative AI, AI learning tools , and Agentic AI

Expertise in analytics and reporting to inform learning strategies

This role is ideal for a sales learning leader passionate about enabling global sales talent through AI innovation, digital transformation, and business-aligned learning strategy.

The base salary range budgeted for this position is 130,000 to 170,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com.

Application Deadline Disclaimer (Colorado Only): Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the deadline to apply for this role is October 1, 2025. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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