Deal Engagement Manager General Information Req # WD00078313 Country/Region: Slovakia State: Bratislavský kraj City: Bratislava Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Working time: Full-time Additional Locations :  * Slovakia 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. 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Description and Requirements Our new Deal Engagement Manager will be in charge: Deal Qualification, Shaping and Strategy    Drive sales and solution strategy development, deal qualification and application of best practice sessions, facilitating these for each assigned engagement.   Focus on opportunity construct and qualification parameters in support of continual qualification and a nalyse client requirements to inform internal messaging and positioning in support of a qualification decision.  Client Engagement    Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) business case for the client engagement.   Develop a deep understanding of our products and services, target market and competitive landscape to deliver proposals that highlight our unique value proposition.   Develop a strong understanding of the client context, footprint and strategics objectives, ensuring these are reflected across all communications and proposal documentation.   Work with Sales Leaders to facilitate application of a “relationship sales” methodology to help build and enhance Lenovo/Client relationships, aligning procurement objectives and timeline with the client, and supporting the wider account team in this process.   Own formal communication channels with the client and w ork collaboratively with the pursuit team to organize, prepare and run real time client engagement.  End to End Bid Execution   Manages the pursuit through each sales stage , ensuring end-to-end compliance with the current company processes , corporate governance, and engaging stakeholders .   Lead multi-disciplinary, geographically disperse, high-performing bid teams on assigned deals.  Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process, including all internal governance, while taking the initiative in setting realistic deadlines. Maintain regular cadence of calls and reviews, monitor progress and manage priorities, risks, and issues across assigned deals.   Main tain accountability for the detailed bid plan, identification of staffing and associated budget estimation communication, replanning, progress tracking, achievement of milestones & win strategy.   Coordinate activities related to clarifications (CQs) and their responses, to and from the client.   Engage with partner companies and subcontractors (as appropriate), facilitate communication with bid team members.  Manage and collaborate closely with the Proposal Manager to drive the development of winning, compelling, and compliant bid responses with timely submission to customer timeframes.  Actively engage in all gate reviews throughout the deal flow, including Deal Qualification Review, Technical Certification, Deal Review, Contract Review, Win/Loss Reviews and  Solution Handover.  Continuous Improvement     Seek feedback from sales teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to improve bid execution quality , effectiveness and win rates and i dentify opportunities to streamline and automate the bid execution process. Contribute to the development and enhancement of proposal templates, tools & resources.    Qualifications   Bachelors Degree in business, project management or a related field .  MBA or equivalent is a plus .   Accomplished bid leader with demonstrable success managing IT services opportunities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.  Experience in managing and tracking multiple time-phased activities.  Strong project management and process application skills and knowledge .  External project management certification such as PMP from PMI or other project management certification is preferred .   Ability to facilitate business activities including workshops to develop compelling messaging and winning solutions that deliver client outcomes .  Familiarity with proposal management software and tools.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), graphic design and/or desktop publishing an advantage.  APMP Practitioner Certification or possession of skill set and experience to acquire certification required .   10+ years of progressive sales focused business experience in the information technology sector.   What We Will Offer You: An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies plus a modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity Attractive compensation package Base gross monthly salary starts from 2900 EUR. The final offer could be, of course, negotiated higher than the advertised minimum - it all depends on your experience! In addition, there is also variable part (a bonus) in value of 12% of your annual earnings. We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon! Lenovo is 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.   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, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. 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