Solutions & Services Executive (SSE)– Smart Manufacturing, AP

Lenovo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Senior Services Solutions Executive to drive growth across the Solutions Services Group in the Asia Pacific region, with a strong focus on Smart Manufacturing, automation, AI, and digital supply chain transformation.

You will engage executive stakeholders, develop strategic account plans, and lead complex enterprise sales opportunities from inception through closure, coordinating with solution architects, product specialists, and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solutions or services sales in IT/digital transformation.
• 3+ years selling multi-solution or enterprise-scale engagements.
• Proven track record closing strategic opportunities in long sales cycles.
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong consultative selling, stakeholder management, and business case development.
• Ability to engage senior decision-makers and executives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across the Asia Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across Lenovo’s Solutions Services Group portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on Smart Manufacturing and AI-enabled transformations.
• Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with revenue, growth, and market expansion objectives.
• Lead the complete sales lifecycle from prospecting to contract closure, including RFP/RFQ responses.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product specialists, and delivery teams to design outcome-driven transformation programs.
• Build executive relationships with CXO-level stakeholders in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, and warehouse sectors.
• Represent Lenovo at industry events and customer engagements to strengthen market presence and thought leadership in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0.

Skills

Solutions selling

Enterprise sales

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Business case development

Executive engagement

Communication skills

Travel APAC

Job description

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Job Description – Role Overview

Role Summary

The Senior Services Solutions Executive (SSE) is responsible for driving business growth across Lenovo’s Solutions Services Group (SSG) portfolio, with a strong focus on Smart Manufacturing solutions, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital supply chain transformation. This role requires a consultative sales professional who can engage executive stakeholders, develop strategic account plans, and lead complex enterprise sales opportunities from inception through closure.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Customer Engagement

• Drive the adoption and expansion of Smart Manufacturing solutions across large enterprise customers throughout the Asia Pacific region.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate digital transformation, automation, and operational efficiency across manufacturing value chains.
• Establish and grow relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders, positioning Lenovo as a trusted advisor.

Sales Strategy Execution

• Develop and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with revenue, growth, and market expansion objectives.
• Manage the complete sales lifecycle, including prospecting, qualification, solution development, proposal creation, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Lead complex RFP and RFQ responses, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and Lenovo’s services capabilities.

Solution Selling Digital Transformation

• Lead the development of integrated solutions spanning Smart Manufacturing, AI, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Device as a Service (DaaS), and Digital Workplace Solutions.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product specialists, and delivery teams to design outcome-driven transformation programs.
• Translate customer business objectives and technical requirements into scalable, value-based solutions.

Account Leadership Growth

• Partner closely with Client Managers and cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic account plans.
• Drive land-and-expand strategies that increase services adoption and long-term customer value.
• Contribute to account leadership initiatives that support sustainable revenue growth and customer success.

Industry Leadership Collaboration

• Build relationships with CXO-level stakeholders across manufacturing, industrial, logistics, and warehouse sectors.
• Provide market insights, customer feedback, and industry trends to influence solution strategy and portfolio development.
• Represent Lenovo at industry events, executive forums, and customer engagements to strengthen market presence and thought leadership in Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams, including sales, finance, delivery, and ecosystem partners, to ensure successful execution of complex opportunities.

Skills Experience

Must-Have

• 8+ years of experience in solutions or services sales, preferably within IT services, digital transformation, or enterprise technology environments.
• 3+ years of experience selling complex, multi-solution, or enterprise-scale engagements.
• Demonstrated success in closing strategic opportunities and managing long, consultative sales cycles.
• Experience working with manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong consultative selling, stakeholder management, negotiation, and business case development skills.
• Ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Willingness to travel across the Asia Pacific region as required.

Industry Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies, including:
  • Robotics, automation systems, AGVs, and AMRs
  • Industrial IoT and Digital Twin technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence, computer vision, and advanced analytics
  • Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and digital supply chain ecosystems
• Proven ability to position technology solutions within broader business transformation initiatives.

Good-to-Have

• Experience leading enterprise digital transformation programs with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) and manufacturing solutions.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and related partner ecosystems.
• Background in consulting, pre-sales, or strategic advisory roles.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous

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