Inside Account Manager Public Sector - Datacenter (m/f/d)

Lenovo Inc.; Essen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Open and flexible work environment

Flat structures and fast decision‑makn

Diversity and inclusion

International team

Job summary

Lenovo in Essen, Germany, is seeking a sales-focused professional to independently manage public sector relationships and drive Lenovo’s Datacenter portfolio.

You will own sales activities, develop opportunities, prepare tailored proposals, and work closely with field sales, presales, and partners to win tenders and meet targets.

Fluency in German and English is required, and a proactive, structured, team-oriented mindset will help you succeed in Lenovo's diverse, open environment in Essen.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant initial experience in IT sales is a plus.
• Fluent German and good English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and further develop relationships with public sector customers while actively positioning Lenovo’s Datacenter portfolio of products and services.
• Take ownership of sales activities, including identifying business opportunities, driving projects, and creating tailored customer proposals.
• Proactively build and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Support the development and execution of strategic business plans in close collaboration with the OneLenovo Client Manager.
• Collaborate closely with field sales, presales, support teams, and business partners.
• Manage forecasts, sales pipeline, and CRM documentation.
• Win tenders together, achieve targets, and celebrate success as a team.

Skills

German language

English communication

Sales motivation

Education

University degree (Business Administration / IT / related)

Tools

CRM

Job description

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.

Want more than just a job? Want to make a real impact?

At Lenovo, we're looking for creative thinkers who challenge the status quo. If "Different is better" is your motto too – let's talk!

This role is open in our office in Essen, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and further develop relationships with public sector customers while actively positioning Lenovo’s Datacenter portfolio of products and services.
• Take ownership of sales activities, including identifying business opportunities, driving projects, and creating tailored customer proposals.
• Proactively build and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Support the development and execution of strategic business plans in close collaboration with the OneLenovo Client Manager
• Collaborate closely with field sales, presales, support teams, and business partners.
• Manage forecasts, sales pipeline, and CRM documentation.
• Win tenders together, achieve targets, and celebrate success as a team.

Requirements

• Strong motivation for sales, customer engagement, and working independently.
• University degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or relevant initial experience in IT sales.
• Proactive, structured, and organized working style with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Fluent German and good English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• A multitude of professional and personal development opportunities.
• A very open and flexible work environment within one of the most forwarding thinking IT companies.
• Very flat structures, fast decision‑making processes and a constant focus on customer requirements.
• An international team with a high focus on diversity inclusion.
• Attractive compensation package
• …and a lot of fun: We like to celebrate our successes!

Lenovo’s inclusive culture is shaped by strong voices and real stories — discover our Women@Lenovo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwcbxS0KS-w

and see why our workplace is proudly recognized with the Kununu Top Company award for the fifth year in a row: https://www.kununu.com/de/lenovo-deutschland1

At Lenovo we are proud to be an equal opportunity company. This vacancy certainly applies for people with disabilities, too.

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.