Channel Account Manager MSP (m/f/d)

Lenovo; Baden-Württemberg; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home office

Flexible working hours

International team

Résumé du poste

Lenovo seeks a Channel Account Manager MSP to drive commercial growth with MSPs in Germany and Austria. You will develop partnerships, accelerate pipeline, and deliver sustainable revenue growth while collaborating with internal teams to position Lenovo’s MSP portfolio.

Required 5–7 years in channel sales, MSP experience, and fluency in German and English. Travel within Germany and Austria is expected; remote-friendly with home-based work options.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in channel sales, account management, business development or partner mgmt in IT.
• Proven MSP experience; understanding of MSP business models and go-to-market approaches.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, data center, services, and solution selling.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage senior-level partner relationships.

Responsabilités

• Own and manage commercial relationships with MSP partners in Germany and Austria.
• Drive partner-led revenue growth, pipeline development, and forecast accuracy in MSP segment.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new MSP partners per regional channel strategy.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with MSP partners including growth initiatives and routes to market.
• Position and sell Lenovo portfolio for MSPs including infrastructure, services, consumption models, and adjacent solutions.
• Support go-to-market activities such as campaigns, incentives, enablement sessions, and partner training.
• Build strong internal alignment with sales, marketing, technical sales, and delivery teams for successful execution.
• Monitor, report on pipeline, revenue, and partner contribution; provide market feedback.

Connaissances

Channel sales

Account management

Business development

Partner management

MSP market know-how

IT infrastructure knowledge

Solution selling

Negotiation

German language

English language

Description du poste

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

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 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.

Are you ready to shape the future of Managed Service Provider partnerships and drive impactful growth across Germany and Austria?

The Channel Account Manager MSP is responsible for driving commercial growth with Managed Service Providers in Germany and Austria. The role focuses on building, developing, and expanding strategic MSP partnerships, accelerating pipeline creation, and delivering sustainable revenue growth across the MSP ecosystem.

Acting as the primary commercial interface for assigned MSP partners, the Channel Account Manager MSP works closely with internal sales, marketing, and technical teams to execute go-to-market initiatives, support joint business planning, and position Lenovo’s value proposition effectively within the MSP market.

We are open in terms of your location across Germany, feel free to apply if you are based outside of Stuttgart/Essen area as well.

What are the key responsibilities of the role?

• Own and manage commercial relationships with assigned MSP partners in Germany and Austria.
• Drive partner-led revenue growth, pipeline development, and forecast accuracy within the MSP segment.
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new MSP partners in line with regional channel strategy.
• Develop and execute joint business plans with MSP partners, including growth initiatives and routes to market. Position and sell the full Lenovo portfolio relevant for MSPs, including infrastructure, services, consumption models, and adjacent solutions.
• Actively support go-to-market activities such as campaigns, incentives, enablement sessions, and partner training.
• Build strong internal alignment with sales, marketing, technical sales, and delivery teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor, track, and report on pipeline, revenue performance, and partner contribution. Provide regular market feedback on trends, competitive developments, and customer requirements.
• Represent Lenovo at partner events, industry forums, and customer engagements as an MSP sales ambassador.

What are the required qualifications experience?

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in channel sales, account management, business development, or partner management within the IT industry.
• Proven experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs); strong understanding of MSP business models and go-to-market approaches. Clear point of view of relevant market trends and how the MSP market is developing and transforming
• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure, data center, services, and solution-based selling;
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage senior-level partner relationships.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in pipeline management, forecasting, and revenue delivery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and Austria as required.

What We Offer

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies.
• Flat structures and fast decision-making processes.
• A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life, working from home.
• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity.
• Attractive compensation package

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