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
Why Work at Lenovo?
Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology for all, so we spend our time building a society that’s brighter and more inclusive. And we go big. No, not big—huge.
We’re a US$60 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company serving customers in 180 markets around the world. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that power (through devices and infrastructure) and empower (through solutions, services and software) millions of customers every day and together create a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere.
The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...
Come join our team of high achievers, where you will lead a diverse and energetic group of Channel Account Executives and Inside Sales professionals focused on driving our offering portfolio of technology products (i.e. PCs, Visuals, Smart Collaboration, IoT, Edge Computing, Storage & Data Centre) and services through our partner ecosystems to deliver extraordinary outcomes and smarter technology for all.
What You’ll Do:
The Director of Sales – Canadian Solution provider Channel is responsible for management of a team of outbound and inside sales professionals who support a defined group of national business partner accounts. At Lenovo, we strive to put more innovation in the hands of more people so they can do more amazing things. That is why we are looking for a highly dynamic individual with strong relationship, planning, sales, and negotiation skills to accelerate the growth of our Canadian channel business. In this key leadership role, you will collaborate with stakeholders from across North America including category, marketing, sales, and operations to develop strategies and plans that drive successful outcomes for Lenovo and our partners. Your leadership responsibilities will include talent development, demand generation & sales management activities, as well as the execution of Lenovo’s strategic initiatives through the distribution channel. The Director of Sales – Canadian Solution Provider Channel holds key relationships with all levels of sales and management within the assigned business partner organizations. The ability to foster a high- performance team with a strong cultural foundation will be critical to your success.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of sales experience (Channel and IT sales preferred)Bachelors or equivalent degreeDemonstrated ability to engage with and influence C-level executivesConsistently exceeds quota and key performance metricsExperience working with partners (i.e. Distribution, Channel, VAR, MSP, SI, ISV, OEM, Telco, etc.) to accelerate overall business outcomesDemonstrated success as a strategic thought leaderFluency in EnglishAbility to travel up to 50%Preferred Qualifications
Leadership or management experienceKnowledge and relationships within the Canadian ICT channel ecosystemExcellent communication skills including presentationsProven ability to successfully plan, prioritize, collaborate and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentFrench fluencyAdditional Locations: * Canada - Ontario - Markham * Canada * Canada - Ontario * Canada - Ontario - Markham