Position Description: About Lenovo Lenovo is a workplace where people’s talents can accelerate, their efforts are recognized and rewarded. We are working to build a company of people who represent a wealth of cultures and experiences. Lenovo is a world-wide leader in providing innovative solutions for commercial and consumer market. Join us and together let’s shape the world of tomorrow! For our EMEA Consumer PC Business Development team, we are looking for a Manager for Consumer Connected & Premium Devices. In this role you will have the following key responsibilities : • Close collaboration with marketing and PR to support new product launches • Engage with relevant alliance partners directly as well with applicable internal departments, including WW alignment with Product & Telco team and GEO alliance teams • Facilitate & Define (fixed) GEO lineup – in conjunction with BM/PM lead • Identify and map business needs and define demand generation activities to grow overall business (revenue, profitability and ‘mix’) • Monitor competition and long-term industry trends and continuous feed PM/BM teams • Support MRD (next gen product planning) and PRG (long-term forecast) process , drive long-term forecast on key components with BU and DP • Collaborate with accessory/monitor team EMEA/markets driving an increase of attach rate • Actively drive comprehensive and TTM planning on Lenovo.com • Report on business strengths and successes as well as areas needing improvements Retail / Partner engagement : • Closely collaborate with PM lead on strategic retail / partner engagement meetings • Assist in / conduct workshops during annual Executive Retail Conferences, IFA, CES etc. • Support of local customer meetings on request from market sales/4P to cover product pitches and/or training • Create the necessary materials and conduct product / sales training to markets, BMs • Conduct workshop sessions during kick off, if required #### Position Requirements: Experience needed : • Minimum 5 years product/business/category management • IT industry expert and proven commercial track record • Expert in retail customer/channel partner management • Experience with / network in Telco channels is a plus • Excellent analytical and planning skills • Solid financial experience • Customer focused and a team player • Excellent presentation and communication skills • Collaboration skills to succeed within an international matrix organization What Lenovo can offer you: • An exciting job with great opportunities for success • A good potential to grow both professionally and personally • You will be a part of the Number 1 PC vendor in the world. • Very nice and stimulating environment • Performance based rewards 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.