At Lenovo, our vision is that Lenovo will create personal devices more people are inspired to own, a culture more people aspire to join and an enduring, trusted business that is well respected around the world. This vision guides us in pursuit of our mission to become one of the world's great personal technology companies.
The SMB Channel Manager is responsible for the Lenovo relationship within the assigned partner segment and leads with all account management requirements. The purpose of the role is to develop the Lenovo Business by aligning goals and strategies with those of the Partner to jointly grow a profitable computing business.
Key Responsibilities
Deploying and monitoring our Channel Program
Driving strategic engagement with the Partners to maximize sales and market share
Building strong relationships with the channel and promoting Lenovo End to End solutions focusing on (PC, Servers, Storage, Smart Devices, Visuals, Options, Services)
Creating Sales Funnels and managing the Sales Pipeline with Channel Partners
Executing on joint business plans and managing quarterly sales activities through channel partners
Implementing and promoting the efficient use of all Lenovo tools including Lenovo Partner Hub
Establishing professional working relationships (up to the executive level) with partners, focusing on owners and decision makers
Position Requirements
5+ years of experience Account Management
University degree preferred (Business Management/Marketing)
Understanding of the IT industry, competing vendors, and the channel
Relationship management and influencing skills
Understanding of ICT business
Ability to present, Power point and Excel knowledge
To be based in Kenya and travelling across East Africa region
