Business Development Manager - Lenovo - 18 month FTC

SYNNEX; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Bracknell is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and enhance customer relationships. You will work on both customer and program aspects, negotiating key deals while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills, excellent communication, and a strategic mindset. A robust benefits package and hybrid working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Matched pension

Increased holiday entitlement

Paid time off for 'moments that matter'

Qualifications

• Datacenter experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and enhance customer relationships.
• Negotiate and succeed in winning key tenders and deals.
• Engage key customers and vendors to foster positive relationships.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Overview

This role is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract.

At TD SYNNEX we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and embracing technologies that will shape the future.

Embark on a career in Lenovo at TD SYNNEX! We're seeking a versatile professional to take on a blended role as a Business Development Manager (BDM), combining both the "Customer" and "Program" aspects. As a key player in this dynamic position, you'll be instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing customer relationships.

We prioritise the wellbeing, growth, and inclusivity of our diverse workforce, joining our team requires your dedication to being part of a company with an unwavering commitment to our values of inclusion, collaboration, integrity and excellence, fostering a supportive work environment in which every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged to flourish.

We can offer you:

• We can offer you access to an online learning portal assisting you in progressing and developing your skillset further.
• Outstanding benefits package including private healthcare, matched pension, holiday purchase scheme, increased holiday entitlement with service, enhanced maternity and family leave and additional 'moments that matter' paid time off.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Benchmarked salary and progression paths.

Responsibilities

• Works on small to mid-size accounts of moderate complexity.
• Grow profitable market share by executing the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed plan.
• Take solution and service offerings to key customers.
• Drive sales out of agreed vendor portfolio including new vendor identification and on-boarding.
• Successful negotiation and winning of key tenders and large deals.
• Positive relationship and engagement with vendors and stakeholders to ensure TD SYNNEX is seen as the “Trusted Advisor”.
• Responsible for increasing both customer loyalty and profitability.
• Works in collaboration with the Field Sales Executive and vendor.
• Key customer engagement.
• Vendor operational, sales and marketing team engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Datacenter experience would be an advantage
• Commercial awareness.
• Customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Influencing sales teams.
• Building structured sales activity.
• Self-Management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

If you are ready to join us as Business Development Manager and play an instrumental role in shaping the future of technology solutions, apply now and take this amazing opportunity to make your mark in our organisation.

At TD SYNNEX we embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where required.

We value the difference that you bring and offer a culture for you to thrive and succeed.

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Key Skills

Business Development, Business Planning, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Sales, Sales Floor, Training

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!