Distribution Junior Inside Sales Representative

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in Farnborough, UK. In this role, you will foster relationships with Distribution Partners, handle customer needs, and support sales objectives. The ideal candidate is energetic, has negotiation skills, and a proven track record in sales.

Benefits

Holiday purchase

Private medical

Income protection

Positive work life balance

Learning and development

Life insurance

Product discounts

Cycle to work

Mortgage advice and support

Referral bonus

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer solutions.
• Energetic and self-motivated with strong persuasion skills.
• Understanding of Resellers, Distributors, and the IT sector is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with C-level executives from Distribution Partners.
• Analyzing data for business optimization.
• Handling customer queries and dispute resolution.

Skills

Customer focus

Negotiation

Sales driven attitude

Time management

Team player

Job description

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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

Do you like to communicate with customers? Do you work with enthusiasm and possess sound phone skills? Join our growing Distribution team as our Inside Sales Representative!

A key part of Lenovo’s growth strategy is to focus on developing strategic Partnerships with Distributors within the IT Channel. Using your passion for IT and the training we provide you will be a significant part of this strategy. Working as Inside Sales Representative you will have daily communication with C-level executives from your aligned Distribution Partners, which makes the position perfect for building a good network and advancing your career.

These are your detailed responsibilities:

• You will work closely with your Lenovo Distribution Team to deliver on strategic objectives set out in partnership with your Distribution partner
• Analysing data and driving business optimisation of tools
• Handling team operational requirements
• Be the point of UK contact with the Lenovo Central Support function
• Assisting with customer queries and dispute handling
• Support function for order processing on Lenovo stocked products held by your Distribution partner
• Ensuring Lenovo products are priced in line with market conditions to push the continued sale of Lenovo products in line with aged and weeks of inventory metrics
• Owning specific tasks & incentives associated with the joint quarterly marketing plans
• Fostering relationships within your Distribution partner to maintain Lenovo mindshare and deliver on our joint growth aspirations

Organisation
You will report to the Distribution Sales Manager. You will participate in weekly collaborative planning calls and meetings.

Position Requirements

• Customer focused, proven ability to deliver exceptional solutions beyond customer expectations.
• Able to articulate customer needs, build strong, beneficial relationships.
• Proven negotiation skills in closing significant business
• Energetic, self-motivated, proactive and highly sales driven attitude with a strong ability to be persuasive and close deals.
• Structured with strong time management skills, able to work under pressure and quick to adapt to change.
• Works well in a team environment, strong team player with respect for the individual.
• It would be beneficial to have an understanding of Resellers, Distributors, vendors and the IT sector.

What we will offer you:

• Holiday purchase
• Private medical
• Income protection
• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development
• Life insurance
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
• Cycle to work
• MyGymDiscounts
• Mortgage advice and support
• Referral bonus
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Free onsite parking

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.

Additional Locations: * United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

* United Kingdom

* United Kingdom - Hampshire

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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