Description and Requirements
This role is part of Lenovo’s Global Future Leaders Program which engages high-achieving, driven students by immersing them into the world of a global technology powerhouse. In your first three years, as a GFL, you will participate in a cross-border/cross-organization rotation to engage with key stakeholders, gain deep insight into our organization, and develop comprehensive leadership skills while making a global impact. Our goal is to fast-track you to leadership by year five. We are looking for innovative thinkers and risk-takers who are passionate about technology and want to improve our audience’s lives in unexpected ways. Start Strong and Lead Early. Join Lenovo’s Global Future Leaders Program.
The Global Account SOP role will intertwine with the GFL program. In year one, you will train in both. Then once you get your feet on the ground in SOP, you will continue your leadership development with the Global Future Leaders Program through year five.
Global Accounts Strategy Office Program (SOP) - Bringing Smarter AI to the World
About SOP the Program (Multiple Positions Available!):
1. Join Lenovo’s Global Accounts Strategy Office Program (SOP)—a one-year leadership development opportunity for recent grads to gain hands-on experience in sales, strategy, and business transformation, while building foundational AI skills, working with AI-enhanced tools, and applying strategic thinking in AI-driven contexts to shape customer outcomes and accelerate your career in Lenovo’s global business.
SOP Program Highlights:
2. 12-month rotational program with exposure to both sales and consultative transformation roles
3. Training on Lenovo’s portfolio, customer engagement, solution-selling, and strategic planning
4. Direct collaboration with Lenovo and customer CTOs, senior sales leaders, and account executives
5. Development of strategy execution skills, turning customer vision into actionable outcomes
6. Opportunity to showcase innovative thinking and bring a fresh perspective to customer challenges
7. Strategic project work supporting the Global Strategy Office, contributing to initiatives that drive business outcomes
8. Global exposure and mentorship from senior leaders across geographies
SOP Key Responsibilities:
9. Support Global Accounts sellers in building and executing account strategies
10. Develop and present account plans that align with customer objectives and Lenovo’s portfolio
11. Work cross-functionally to solution Lenovo’s offerings and deliver transformation outcomes
12. Engage with customers at multiple levels, including executive (C-level) engagement
13. Translate business strategies into clear, actionable initiatives with measurable impact
14. Partner with the Global Strategy Office on key initiatives and projects, supporting Lenovo’s long-term vision
15. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer success and growth
SOP Qualifications:
16. Recent bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, technology, MBA or related field (Grad year 2024-2026)
17. Previous experience (internships, co-ops, or Global Accounts exposure preferred)
18. Strong interest in sales, strategy, and customer engagement with a consultative mindset
19. Understanding core AI concepts and how they apply to business strategy, customer outcomes, and consultative transformation initiatives.
20. High energy, highly coachable, and eager to accelerate career growth
21. Strong communication and presentation skills, with comfort in executive interactions
22. Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work well both independently and in teams
23. Understanding of business drivers such as P&L, strategy development, and customer outcomes (or aptitude to quickly learn)
SOP What We’re Looking For:
24. Future leaders with curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make an impact
25. Fast starters eager to grow in a global, customer-facing environment
26. High performers who can balance sales execution, strategic thinking, and consultative engagement
27. Relationship builders who bring fresh perspectives and want to help “Bring Smarter AI to the World”
GFL - Global Future Leader Requirements:
28. Global Future Leaders positions are early-in-career level roles targeted at job seekers who have completed or are in the process of completing, their final academic year of educational requirements for highly competitive undergrad and Masters level students.
29. Passion for technology
30. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
31. Ability to work in a global team environment
32. Ability to think strategically
33. Excellent organizational, project management and exceptional attention to detail.
34. Strong analytical and quantitative capability
35. Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
36. Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%)
37. Preferred experience through relevant internships (or FT) in the technology sector
38. Technical degrees in (CES, ME/EE), master's degree or MBA are also preferred.
39. Leadership experience in school, work, internship and/or community
Start date: Spring/Summer