Country Manager ISG KSA

General Information

Req #
WD00038029
Career area:
Sales
Country/Region:
Saudi Arabia
State:
Riyadh
City:
Riyadh
Date:
Wednesday, October ‎19, ‎2022
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* Riyadh - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Why Work at Lenovo

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more
sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities,
and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big--huge.

We're not just a US$‎70 billion revenue Fortune Global ‎500 company, we're one
of Fortune's Most Admired. We're transforming the world through intelligent
transformation, offering the world's most complete portfolio of smart devices,
infrastructure, and solutions. With more than ‎71,500 employees doing business
in ‎180 markets, we help millions--not just the select few--experience our
version of a smarter future.

The one thing that's missing? Well… you...

Description and Requirements

We are Lenovo!
We're a leader in genuine innovation, dreaming up - and building - the
technology and services that enable and inspire progress around the world. Our
innovative high-quality PCs & Smart Devices, Data Centers, Mobile and Smart
Office products are designed and built with the customer in mind. And it's our
people who make this all happen- we believe different is better and our
strength lies in this diversity.
Lenovo is the Number ‎1 Supercomputing provider in the world measured by Top
‎500 entries and we keep going. Our DataCenter team is dedicated to fostering
an environment that encourages entrepreneurism and ownership - a workplace
where your talents can be challenged, and your efforts recognized and
rewarded.
Lenovo is looking for a passionate, articulate, and enthusiastic Country
Manager to manage a team of professionals. This is a true leader role for
candidates who excelled in delivering during their individual contributor
roles against set targets, goals and objectives throughout their careers to
lead by example, a good balance of prospecting and relationship management.
The chosen Country Manager will create positive business outcomes for his/her
clients and Lenovo by managing a set of Strategic Clients and a team of Sales
Account Managers supporting his/her territory.

These are your detailed responsibilities:
* Strategic clients, people management responsibilities, including KPI/objective setting, coaching, performance feedback & assessment
* In addition to people management responsibilities, will have responsibility for their department's resources, short-term planning, and budget
* Provide support and training to other team members
* Demonstrate expertise in building customers relationships, which promote and enable a deep understanding of the customers' business goals and objectives
* Demonstrate effective coaching techniques; provide feedback and seek/provide learning opportunities
* Manage day to day operations of the sales team by reviewing sales strategies, forecasts and participating in customer meetings
* Manage the creation and delivery of accurate weekly, quarterly and annual forecasts and account plans
* Provide professional leadership and coordination for sales team
* Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development
* Recruit, hire and retain top talent
* Assist in the development and review of Enterprise Account Plans for top accounts
* Conduct deep analysis in identifying complex problems; generate and coordinate solutions with other functions or team members to solve complex problems
* Provide feedback to company management on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities to deliver greater value to customers by extending company offerings
* Identify sales support requirements and work with marketing to develop improve sales tools
* Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace

What you 'll bring/ Position Requirements:
* Proven track record of success selling in a highly competitive environment (minimum of ‎10 years of sales experience with ‎1 years in management)
* Minimum five years sales experience in the Enterprise Data Center market with a proven track record of success
* Proven ability to sell Data Center solutions consisting of servers, storage, and networking devices including the supporting management software and services
* Deep understanding of the core technologies, industry trends, and workloads shaping the Enterprise Data Center market including Cloud, Converged Systems, and Analytics
* Proficient with MS Office and sales CRM solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication and sales skills
* Leadership capabilities and presence that enables you to work effectively at all levels within an organization
* Ability to create and implement successful sales plans
* Experience selling TCO and ROI business models to executives
* Ability to mentor and motivate sales representatives who work remotely

What We Will Offer You:
* An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward thinking IT companies
* Flat structures and fast decision-making processes
* A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life, working from home
* An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity
* Attractive compensation package
We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon!
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, status as a veteran, and basis
of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
* Riyadh - Riyadh - Saudi Arabia