Business Associate in Sales (Consumer) – 12 Month Undergraduate Student Placement Full Time NEW

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic, international tech environment? Lenovo is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Intern to join our UK team based in our Farnborough office on a fixed-term internship contract. This role is ideal for a university student undertaking a placement year as part of their degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting sales operations, working closely with internal teams, business partners, and customers across Europe.

This position involves regular collaboration with international colleagues and partners, and may include occasional travel to events or exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on the execution of robust business plans related to both Lenovo’s strategy and the retailers.
• Support the sales team to achieve market share growth within the existing accounts base.
• Aid in the management of key seasonal promotional periods and opportunities.
• Responsible for the process of raising, management and closing of promotions. (SCRUBS)
• Engagement with customer at all levels including senior management to completely understand their business drivers.
• Conduct competitive analysis by customer and present back findings.
• Track and understand Lenovo’s competitive position within the Market.
• Ensure Retailers comply with the product period.
• Management of the claims process through the wider Finance Team.
• Maintain and update key documents for the Account Managers to use.
• Track stock levels across multiple accounts.
• Gain a clear and in-depth understanding of how the Lenovo Consumer Business operates.
• Ireland and AO (Day to day admin plus opportunity to A/M gaining better experience in managing accounts)
• Support management of the Promotional Plans using the Lenovo Promo Calendar in conjunction with stock and sales from Distribution.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university program and on track to achieve at least a 2:1 degree classification (or local equivalent).
• Completion of a mandatory internship or placement year as part of your academic program.
• Prior experience in a professional or volunteer setting (paid or unpaid).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft D365).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning.

What Lenovo Offers

• Holiday purchase 
• Private medical 
• Income protection
• Attractive pension scheme 
• Positive work life balance
• Learning and development
• Life insurance
• Lenovo and Motorola products discounts 
• Lifestyle discounts 
• Cycle to work 
• MyGymDiscounts
• Mortgage advice and support 
• Referral bonus
• Free onsite parking

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