Lenovo is the world's fastest-growing major PC company and is currently recruiting for the position of SMB Sales Manager. We are continually ranked among the top PC makers. We serve customers in more than 160 countries. But we see the people who use our technology as doers. We develop the tools that help them do more, do better, even do what's never been done. We tinker for the tinkerers. We create for the creators.
We are recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Title: SMB Sales Manager
Job Number: 24511
Location: - Lagos
Job Description
- Manage the total customer relationship; responsible for revenue, wallet share, and customer satisfaction and driving growth in assigned accounts
- Maintain and cultivate senior executive relationships
- Lead account planning and opportunity identification; conduct opportunity prioritization and develop overall account plans for assigned accounts
- Plan, facilitate and/or conduct complex negotiations for assigned accounts
- Conduct deep analysis in identifying complex problems; generate and coordinate solutions with other functions or team members to solve complex problems
- Perform contract management functions
- Archive set sales targets including value, volume, profitability and development of new customers
- Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts and unit sales to be made.
- Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
- Prepare a variety of status reports, including Forecast sheet, activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
- Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close deals.
- Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
- Participate in marketing events such as training seminars, trade shows, and product launch events.
Position Requirements
- Degree in Business, Marketing or Sales qualification with 5-7 years relevant industry experience
- Understands the Channel Partner's business to effectively perform account management, with assistance as well as increasing share of wallet
- Develops relationship to promote understanding of the Channel Partner's goals and objectives
- Ability to implement Channel sales Strategies
- Develops relationship to promote understanding of the Channel Partner's goals and objectives
- Ability to win new business, develop existing relationships and execute effective trade marketing programs
- Knowledge of products and technology in the IT industry
- Thorough knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and procedures
- Proven track record of growing revenues, profitability, and market share in a high volume technology related company
- In-depth understanding of Channel management with multinational businesses
- Results and Sales oriented
- Depth and breadth understanding of IT systems and IT industry players
- The ability to formulate, negotiate and report accurately and effectively
- Computer literacy in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, with SAP being an added advantage.
- Exposure to a diverse and matrix structure
- Team player with good time and self - management
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2014
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
