Senior Sales Manager Public Sector m/f/d

Senior Sales Manager Public Sector m/f/d

We are Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, and we are expanding our public sector business in Germany and Austria. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Sr. Sales Manager for the South region to manage our public sales teams, align with the Inside Sales Manager, and support Lenovo unit strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and encourage the Public Sales team
• Support the customer relationship, primarily through face‑to‑face sales
• Maintain relationships with involved business partners
• Support cluster planning process and public‑specific requirements (account planning, opportunity identification)
• Responsible for demand planning, outlook forecast planning and reporting in appropriate tools
• Drive a healthy commit culture for weekly reporting and forecasting
• Guide, motivate, develop and retain the team in times of change
• Act as internal communicator and build a strong internal interlock

Requirements

• 7+ years of sales experience with a minimum of 3 years in management, preferably in solution business
• Proven track record of success selling in a highly competitive environment
• Professional knowledge of business acumen, including an understanding of customer business, industry, economic trends, issues and competition in a global view, especially in the public sector
• Comprehensive understanding of sales processes and sales management techniques
• Experience managing and motivating a diverse, high‑performing sales team and familiarity with managing in a matrix environment
• Set clear performance standards, provide straightforward feedback in a respectful way
• Fluency in German and English
• Position can be located in Stuttgart or a home office location in South Germany

Benefits

• Multitude of professional and personal development opportunities
• Very open and flexible work environment within one of the most forward‑thinking IT companies
• Ultra‑flat structures, fast decision‑making processes and a constant focus on customer requirements
• An international team with a high focus on diversity and inclusion
• Attractive compensation package
• Fun celebrations of our successes

At Lenovo, we are proud to be an equal opportunity company. This vacancy certainly applies to people with disabilities, too. We 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, or basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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