Microsoft SQL Sales Specialist
LenovoBasingstoke, england, united kingdomUpdate time: March 7,2021
Job Description
Position Description: We are Lenovo! We’re a leader in genuine innovation, dreaming up – and building – the technology and services that enable and inspire progress around the world. Our innovative high-quality PCs & Smart Devices, Data Centers, Mobile and Smart Office products are designed and built with the customer in mind. And it’s our people who make this all happen- we believe different is better and our strength lies in this diversity. Lenovo is the Number 1 Supercomputing provider in the world measured by Top 500 entries and we keep going. Our DataCenter team is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurism and ownership - a workplace where your talents can be challenged, and your efforts recognized and rewarded. You will work directly with  Lenovo account managers, Channel Partners (distributors and resellers) to drive impactful activity with the aim of providing a return on investment and helping to grow market share for Lenovo with Microsoft SQL /Lenovo solutions. These are your detailed responsibilities: • Work with Lenovo and channel partners to integrate Microsoft SQL /Lenovo offerings into all sales activities and to accelerate reach across all segments. • To be the SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for Lenovo teams and channel partners for pre-sales technical questions regarding Microsoft SQL Server offerings on Lenovo servers. • Scour existing opportunity pipelines at all levels to ensure Microsoft SQL Server licenses are included and to work with sales teams to include them wherever possible. • Work with the existing Lenovo and Microsoft network to ensure that all channel partners have completed all necessary training/enablement for Microsoft SQL / Lenovo solutions. • Support the execution of GTM plans with channel partners and ensure that the partners execute these plans within the agreed timescales. • Identify trends in partner markets/competitor activity, anticipate long-term programme needs and propose creative programmes or solutions. • Provide input into the weekly/monthly/quarterly (Rhythm of the Business) ROB and reporting with relevant examples and data points. Organization: You will report to Leader of Sales Solutions for Storage and hyperconverged products based in Denmark supporting customers in EMEA. #### Position Requirements: What You will bring : • Experience in a partner or vendor related sales role in IT industry (channel experience would be a key advantage to be successful in this role). • 5+ years sales experience (preferably in new account development) • Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration including high availability, disaster recovery, stretch clusters, performance optimizations, virtualization and solution design on HCI or bare metal. • Knowledge of SQL Server licensing including versions, editions, virtualization, and Azure SQL offerings • Good Knowledge of the overall IT industry and market including the channel. • Customer focused, and Customer satisfaction oriented What We Will Offer You: • An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward thinking IT companies • Flat structures and fast decision-making processes • A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life, working from home • An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity • Attractive compensation package 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Get email alerts for the latest"Microsoft SQL Sales Specialist jobs in Basingstoke, england, united kingdom"