Lenovo

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology that builds a brighter, more sustainable and inclusive future for our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

And we go big. No, not big—huge.

We’re not just a US$70 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company, we’re one of Fortune’s Most Admired. We’re transforming the world through intelligent transformation, offering the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices, infrastructure, and solutions. With more than 71,500 employees doing business in 180 markets, we help millions—not just the select few—experience our version of a smarter future.

The one thing that’s missing? Well… you...

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We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and ownership - a workplace where your talents can be challenged, and your efforts recognised and rewarded.

We are looking for a number of students to learn a professional role within our industry, we take pride in having successful individuals in our technical business with a wide offering of skills and attributes, we are also keen to develop and retain the successful students for the future.

Position Description

• Planning events and Roadshows. Need to carefully follow the quarterly budget, liaise with sales and think of useful incentives to drive engagement.
• Assist with the management of Quarterly MDF plans with key business partners. Placed in charge of large partner accounts, create a plan (which products to use and where), provide content and ensure the promotion is in line with our branding expectations.
• Assist our Channel and Consumer Marketing Managers with key Partner events.
• Assist sales employees with the gathering of content or directing them to the correct areas.
• Plan and execute retailer’s events and Roadshows. Think of useful incentives to drive engagement.
• Help sales employees with the execution in terms of getting the key message across and gathering valuable ROI.
• Quarterly field trainer workshop co-planning.
• Be the point of contact for retailers for marketing assets
• Support the team in the claiming process and be the contact for all claiming by gathering proof of execution and proof of costs.
• Twice yearly promoter training co-planning.
• Weekly share of shelf and share of voice reporting to consumer team.
• Engagement with marketing agencies to drive strategy

Essential Attributes

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Good networking and relationship building
• Display positive attitude, assertive and determined 
• Creative and adaptable
• Teamwork and cooperation

Minimum Requirements

• On course to achieve at least a 2:1 degree classification
• Undertaking a placement as part of your degree
• Have had previous paid/unpaid work experience 

This role is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire and would suit anyone wanting a career in Marketing, Events, Communications or Sales. 

Staff Testimonial = “Having joined Lenovo just over a year ago now I know I made the right choice. Lenovo is a great company to work for with an emphasis on picking the right people to do the job and fit with the culture. Work here is never dull, it has a fast pace and dynamic culture, which means that working in an industry leading company is a fantastic opportunity to gain lifelong skills that will help shape my career. There's a focus on both career development and rewarding great work - areas that other companies can often overlook but that really make a difference to the employees”