UKI ISG Business Management Director

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work life balance

Learning and development

Lenovo products discounts

Cycle to work

Mortgage advice and support

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a senior commercial leader for the UKI market, responsible for translating regional strategy into local priorities across portfolio, pricing, positioning and go-to-market. You will lead and develop the commercial team, own the market plan and co-own the ISG P&L across Server, Storage, Solutions, Software and Services.

You will shape portfolio, pricing, and GTM priorities, drive forecasting and demand planning, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial or leadership roles.
• Experience leading a market, business unit or comparable commercial organisation with P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial strategy experience translating strategy into market priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen including revenue and margin management, pricing and portfolio economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the market commercial function and own the integrated commercial plan across ISG categories, customer segments and routes to market.
• Co-own the ISG P&L, driving revenue, volume growth and profitability across Server, Storage, Solutions, Software and Services.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team, building capability, succession and an inclusive culture.
• Define and execute the market portfolio strategy, using customer needs, market trends and product lifecycles to drive portfolio decisions.
• Own market intelligence and forecasting, translating insights into commercial actions and driving demand planning and execution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial leadership

Pricing strategy

Forecasting & P&L

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Customer relationship management

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$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 .

Description and Requirements

You will lead the commercial function for the UKI market, translating regional and corporate strategy into clear local priorities across portfolio, pricing, positioning and go-to-market. You will lead and develop the commercial team, own the market commercial plan and co-own the ISG P&L across Server, Storage, Solutions, Software and Services.
As a key commercial leader for the UKI market, you will translate market opportunity and portfolio strategy into profitable growth through pricing, go-to-market execution, P&L leadership and a high-performing team. Success means growing revenue and profit, gaining market share, maintaining a healthy portfolio and demand plan, and delivering consistent commercial execution.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Market and Team

• Lead the market commercial function and own the integrated commercial plan across ISG categories, customer segments and routes to market.
• Co-own the ISG P&L, driving revenue, volume growth and profitability across Server, Storage, Solutions, Software and Services.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team, building capability, succession and a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Represent the market in regional and executive reviews, providing clear recommendations, risks and decisions required.

Shape Portfolio, Pricing and Go-to-Market

• Define and execute the market portfolio strategy, using customer needs, market trends, competitive activity and product lifecycles to drive portfolio decisions.
• Lead portfolio lifecycle planning, including launches, growth, maturity, end-of-life, Topchoice and strategic configuration priorities.
• Own market pricing across standard business, bids and campaigns, balancing competitiveness, customer value, market share and sustainable profitability.
• Set go-to-market priorities across Enterprise, Public Sector, SMB, Channel, Retail and e-Commerce, including campaign strategy and execution.

Drive Planning and Execution

• Own market intelligence and IDC opportunity analysis, identifying and prioritising growth opportunities and translating insights into commercial actions.
• Lead forecasting and demand planning, maintaining visibility of availability, inventory health, lifecycle exposure and competitive positioning.
• Drive disciplined business management, performance tracking and execution across key commercial priorities.

Work Across the Business

• Partner closely with Sales, Channel, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Services and regional Category teams to align priorities and drive execution.
• Build strong relationships with customers, distributors, partners, retailers and ecosystem partners, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Commercial performance: Profitable revenue and volume growth, strong P&L performance and improved market position.
• Opportunity capture: Effective portfolio, pricing and go-to-market decisions that identify and convert market opportunities.
• Planning and execution: High-quality forecasting, disciplined commercial planning and consistent execution of agreed priorities.
• Operational health: Healthy portfolio and inventory, strong availability and improved forecast quality.
• Leadership: Strong team performance, capability development, succession readiness and effective cross-functional execution.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial, sales or business leadership roles, ideally within server, infrastructure, hardware or related technology.
• Infrastructure solutions or technology industry experience.
• Proven experience leading a market, business unit or comparable commercial organisation, with accountability for business results, revenue, profitability and P&L performance.
• Strong commercial strategy experience, with the ability to translate corporate and regional strategy into clear market priorities, commercial plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including revenue and volume management, gross margin, pricing, funding, portfolio economics, forecasting and channel dynamics.
• Strong experience in portfolio, category, pricing or go-to-market leadership, balancing customer needs, competitive positioning, market share and profitability.
• Strong market intelligence and opportunity-analysis capability, with experience using external market data, such as IDC or Context, to identify opportunities and shape commercial decisions.
• Proven people leadership, including setting direction, building high-performing teams, coaching senior talent, managing performance and developing succession pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at senior executive level, communicate complex commercial topics clearly, challenge constructively and drive decisions across a matrix organisation.
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience, working effectively across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Channel, Supply Chain, Operations, Services, Product and Category teams.
• Strong customer and market orientation, with experience building senior relationships with customers, distributors, partners, retailers or other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-moving environment, manage ambiguity and make timely, fact-based decisions.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Market leadership, Sales, Channel, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Services, Product and Category teams, and regional/global leadership.

External: Customers, distributors, business partners, retailers, ecosystem partners and market-intelligence providers.

What Lenovo Can Offer You:

At Lenovo, we invest in our people and provide a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including:

• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts
• Cycle to work
• Mortgage advice and support
• 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

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