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Description and Requirements

The primary objective of the Microsoft Cloud Solution Program (CSP) Channel Business Development Manager is drive MS CSP business through Channel and be responsible for end to end business plan together with local channel and services team. This role is responsible for building and maintaining Microsoft CSP business within Lenovo in Channel and supporting local sales team with building pipeline and management of an overall value proposition.

The MS CSP Channel Business Development Manager will be involved in setting up joint Go to market strategy for channel and develop a business plan to execute that through services sales and local channel team. He or she will play a primary role in helping to determine what MS CSP and Security SW solutions and strategy fits within channel landscape. This position will be reporting to the Channel Services Sales Organization. This is an evolving role where we look to continually improve the operational value that we deliver to the business. You must be willing and able to join a team where change is the norm and understand that your role will change over time requiring you to develop new skill sets and build on those you already have.

The MS CSP Channel Business Development Manager must be comfortable dealing with all levels of Channel representatives as well as all levels of Sales and Services leadership within Lenovo. He or she will be an active advocate for our Customers' services needs within the business.

In this role you will be reporting to CEE-CA Solutions & Services Leader & take care of business development in Czech Republic & Slovakia.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and present clear channel success vision
• Build and own a Channel plan with insights and opportunities for Microsoft CSP
• Build C-level support inside Lenovo and with partners
• Collaborate with Software team and local Sales reps
• Drive team-centric approach with extended teams
• Lead key business rhythms for improving business operations and success
• Achieve revenue and consumption targets through pipeline and forecast management
• Manage stakeholder relationships, building trusted connections
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on operations for the Area
• Plan and deliver solutions to business partners and stakeholders for driving Microsoft solutions and OEM software within Lenovo

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and credibility in Channel space
• 5-10+ years of technology-related sales and business experience
• Expertise in Microsoft is required; Security, Productivity SW, SaaS, and PaaS/IaaS advantageous

What Lenovo can offer You:

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies
• Opportunities for career development & growth
• Access to trainings for personal development
• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity
• Attractive compensation package and performance-based rewards

You will report to SSG (Solutions & Services Group) organization structure.

SSG has been focusing on the expanding IT service market, especially the digital workplace services opportunity, the growing demand for aaS (as a Service) model, and customers' stronger preference for sustainability services. Meanwhile, SSG has continued to invest in software tools, platforms, and repeatable vertical solutions with our own IP, and focus on vertical solutions in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, and Smart City. We are expanding TruScale as a Service to include Digital Workplace Solutions, developing our Hybrid Cloud solutions, and exploring Metaverse solutions.

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.

Additional Locations:
* Czechia