Global Account Manager

TN United Kingdom; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Account Manager to drive business growth with key strategic partners. This role involves leading a team, developing sales strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction through innovative IT solutions. You will leverage your extensive sales experience and industry knowledge to build strong relationships and maximize revenue opportunities. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global context while working with a talented international team.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Access to Personal Development Trainings

Attractive Compensation Package

Performance Based Rewards

Diversity Focused International Team

Qualifications

• 10+ years sales experience, ideally in IT infrastructure.
• Exceptional sales track record and strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the sales agenda and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage a team of regional sales managers across EMEA.

Skills

Sales Management

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

IT Infrastructure Knowledge

Team Leadership

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or IT

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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The mission of the Global Account Manager GSI at Lenovo is to be the trusted advisor for two large SIs and to discuss any business innovation, transformation or IT initiative. As the first go-to contact for these SIs having a global presence, the GAM ISG will activate and steer internal and external relations to have first-in-class solutions developed, positioned and sold that meet business and IT infrastructure requirements of both companies. She/he will develop and own a multi-million revenue business and will strive for the best Customer Experience so that these SIs will become and remain a Lenovo advocate.

In this function she/he is instrumental in building a positive book-to-bill sales pipeline and delivering on respective sales and business objectives. She/he is leading a team of sales managers in EMEA.

In addition, she/he will develop and drive a growth and sales plan and leverage the full infrastructure, services and adjacent company portfolio plus necessary required partnerships to achieve agreed performance levels.

The position is based in Europe and requires frequent traveling as well as full professional fluency in English.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Own and develop the sales agenda and respective relationships at multiple levels in the customer’s organizational hierarchy; be an escalation point
• Manage a team of regional sales managers
• Build, manage and execute a global account plan that includes details such as the key stakeholder matrix, target revenues and opportunities to pursue business growth
• Drive business development within the assigned account scope, maximizing Lenovo’s share of wallet of the relevant customers IT and infrastructure spend
• Manage the entire opportunity lifecycle: identify and proactively pursue business opportunities, promote and sell concepts, solutions, products and services to the account where possible and influence the client to award additional business based on new and demonstrated capabilities as well as past performances
• Define what is needed to understand, successfully address, and navigate a complex customer organization and operational structure to successfully line up and close business
• Conduct research as well as competitive analysis, delivering client presentations, preparing estimates & proposals, and leading negotiations
• Define and execute competitive bid and pricing strategies in cooperation with the account leadership team and relevant Lenovo stakeholders
• Work closely with product units, presales and services architects/engineers to develop and build customized solutions; provide feedback when gaps in our portfolio are identified
• Monitor the delivery process by working collaboratively with supply & services organizations to address all issues that may affect client satisfaction and Lenovo financial objectives

Organization

You will report to the EMEA ISG Global Account Sales Director and work closely with the SI Vertical Sales Director and the SI Account team. You will participate in weekly collaborative planning calls and meetings on EMEA and on global level.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional sales track record and the ability to build excellent business relationships with both companies on all levels
• 10+ years sales experience, ideally selling to SIs in Europa, Middle East and Africa or other Global Accounts
• For this role having worked for SIs as a customer and in the IT infrastructure solution and/or other SIs is a valuable plus
• Understand IT infrastructure and SI industry trends and how to successfully position Lenovo solutions, products and services
• Ability to listen and understand and master excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• High self-motivation and action orientation with experience to successfully manage and complete customer negotiations
• Ability to build and lead teams to achieve / exceed best in class outcomes / performances
• Experience in developing and executing customer account plans

What Lenovo can Offer You

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies- our team culture inspires us to do our best
• Opportunities for career development & growth- you are joining a stable and growing business leader
• Access to trainings for personal development
• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity
• Attractive compensation package and Performance based rewards
• We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon!

Lenovo is 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.