Business Associate in Sales (Consumer)

at  Lenovo

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

• 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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 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
  Thinking of a starting your career at Lenovo? Check this out!
  We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and ownership - a workplace where your talents can be challenged, and your efforts recognised and rewarded.
  We are looking for a number of students to learn a professional role within our industry, we take pride in having successful individuals in our technical business with a wide offering of skills and attributes, we are also keen to develop and retain the successful students for the future.
  We will have a number of 12-month placement opportunities within our Sales business, in areas such as;
  Consumer Sales - working with retail partners
  Enterprise and Public Sector Sales - large organizations in the UK
  Channel Sales - working with our IT Channel Partners

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Working closely with the Internal and External Account Managers to assist with day-to-day sales activities.
Quoting and bid creation for end users to match their specifications.
Daily use of CRM programmes such as SAP, Microsoft D365
Managing the relationship between Lenovo and our loan evaluation company to ensure end users get loan units and subsequently return them on time.
Monitoring orders during the manufacturing, shipping and delivery stages to ensure distributers/resellers/end users are kept up to date with progress
Group and individual project work
Constant communication with distribution and business partners regarding product knowledge, stock availability, setting up bid pricing and closing deals
Assisting with marketing activity to help prepare and execute shows for business partners
Representing Lenovo at a series of exhibitions where we will promote Lenovo to business partners and customers.
Supporting the sales team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

On course to achieve at least a 2:1 degree classification
Be undertaking a placement as part of your degree
Previous paid/unpaid work experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

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
An international team with a high focus on Diversity & Inclusion
Attractive compensation package
We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon!
These are student roles for 12 months; based in Farnborough, Hampshire.
*Deadline for applications: 30th November 2024.
**Start date: summer 2025.
Staff Testimonial: “Having joined Lenovo just over a year ago now I know I made the right choice. Lenovo is a great company to work for with an emphasis on picking the right people to do the job and fit with the culture. Work here is never dull, it has a fast pace and dynamic culture, which means that working in an industry leading company is a fantastic opportunity to gain lifelong skills that will help shape my career. There’s a focus on both career development and rewarding great work - areas that other companies can often overlook but that really make a difference to the employees
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