Manager Technical Sales DataCenter m/f/d

Lenovo; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development opportunities

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Flexible working time model

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Stuttgart is looking for a DataCenter Technical Sales Leader. This role involves managing data center technical sales specialists in Germany and Austria, driving team outcomes, and representing the company at industry events. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical roles and at least 3 years in a people management position. Benefits include professional development, a competitive compensation package, and a supportive corporate culture that values flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in data center or similar technical roles, including 3 years in a people manager role.
• Experience in managing a team remotely across Germany and Austria.
• Strong capability in developing technical experts and future leaders.

Aufgaben

• Be responsible for data center technical pre-sales specialists.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to achieve revenue and profit goals.
• Attend key industry events to represent Lenovo data center solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in technical teams

Public speaking

Fluent in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

As DataCenter Technical Sales Leader, you are responsible for our DataCenter Technical Sales Specialists in Germany and Austria as a people manager, providing leadership in operational topics while you grow our organizational capabilities in client engagements and channel enablement. You collaborate with your Public, Enterprise, and MidMarket Sales Manager peers to grow our data center business and handle operational prioritization and escalation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

You are responsible for our experienced data center technical pre‑sales specialists as people manager and inspiring leader, driving outcomes and change in collaboration with Lenovo management.

You work with your peers at our business partners to increase partners’ technical capabilities to drive and support the Lenovo data center business. You also collaborate with key technology partners to stay ahead of innovation in our markets and technology areas.

You will attend and speak at selected key industry events to represent Lenovo data center solutions and strategy in Germany and Austria and improve visibility for Lenovo in the data center market.

You work closely with the Lenovo sales leaders for the Public, Enterprise, and Midmarket segments as well as our Channel managers to achieve common revenue and profit goals and grow our business based on joint priorities and initiatives.

You are the primary point of contact for all questions regarding the Technical Sales Teams' skills and resources.

You actively participate in regular business and technology interlocks to jointly deliver on our objectives and adopt plans and execution based on market and technological developments. You also participate in regular technical community calls to exchange and learn together.

You will be working flexibly 3 out of 5 days in our Stuttgart office and up to 2 days in your home office except when traveling to see clients, partners, and attend events.

Profile

5+ years in data center or similar technical roles, with minimum 3 years in a people manager role.

Experience in leading and inspiring technical teams, preferably in technical sales or similar organizations with client- and/or partner-facing responsibilities.

Experience in managing and leading a team remotely that is spread across Germany and Austria.

Strong people leadership capability, with experience developing technical experts and future leaders.

Demonstrated ability to develop organizational capabilities on department level including change and performance management.

Proven positive change leadership experience in our fast-moving IT industry.

Enthusiasm and experience in public speaking in front of clients and partners.

Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.

Comfortable working in a global, diverse, matrix environment.

Benefits

Professional and personal development opportunities (incl. coaching from experienced peers) in a company that considers itself a global start‑up in mindset and attitude.

Lenovo technical family vibes – we care for each other, complement each other, have fun together, and have differing opinions at times.

Attractive compensation and benefits package (Wellbeing, Shares Purchase Program, etc.).

A team‑oriented corporate culture, characterized by flat hierarchies and short decision‑making paths.

Flexible working time model.

Legal Statement

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.