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.
About SOP the Program (Multiple Positions Available!):
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:
- 12-month rotational program with exposure to both sales and consultative transformation roles
- Training on Lenovo’s portfolio, customer engagement, solution-selling, and strategic planning
- Direct collaboration with Lenovo and customer CTOs, senior sales leaders, and account executives
- Development of strategy execution skills, turning customer vision into actionable outcomes
- Opportunity to showcase innovative thinking and bring a fresh perspective to customer challenges
- Strategic project work supporting the Global Strategy Office, contributing to initiatives that drive business outcomes
- Global exposure and mentorship from senior leaders across geographies
SOP Key Responsibilities:
- Support Global Accounts sellers in building and executing account strategies
- Develop and present account plans that align with customer objectives and Lenovo’s portfolio
- Work cross-functionally to solution Lenovo’s offerings and deliver transformation outcomes
- Engage with customers at multiple levels, including executive (C-level) engagement
- Translate business strategies into clear, actionable initiatives with measurable impact
- Partner with the Global Strategy Office on key initiatives and projects, supporting Lenovo’s long-term vision
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer success and growth
SOP Qualifications:
- Recent bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, technology, MBA or related field (Grad year 2024-2026)
- Previous experience (internships, co-ops, or Global Accounts exposure preferred)
- Strong interest in sales, strategy, and customer engagement with a consultative mindset
- Understanding core AI concepts and how they apply to business strategy, customer outcomes, and consultative transformation initiatives.
- High energy, highly coachable, and eager to accelerate career growth
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with comfort in executive interactions
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work well both independently and in teams
- Understanding of business drivers such as P&L, strategy development, and customer outcomes (or aptitude to quickly learn)
SOP What We’re Looking For:
- Future leaders with curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make an impact
- Fast starters eager to grow in a global, customer-facing environment
- High performers who can balance sales execution, strategic thinking, and consultative engagement
- Relationship builders who bring fresh perspectives and want to help “Bring Smarter AI to the World”
GFL - Global Future Leader Requirements:
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.
- Passion for technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a global team environment
- Ability to think strategically
- Excellent organizational, project management and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capability
- Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
- Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%)
- Preferred experience through relevant internships (or FT) in the technology sector
- Technical degrees in (CES, ME/EE), master's degree or MBA are also preferred.
- Leadership experience in school, work, internship and/or community
Hiring Time Line 2025/26
- Post Roles: November 2025 to March 2026
- Leadership Assessments: February/ March 2026 (Top candidates will be requested to complete a Leadership skills assessment via SHL (Vendor). By applying to this role you agree for Lenovo to share your first/last name and email with SHL.
- Assessment Event: April 2026
- Leadership Final Interview: April/ May 2026
- Offers: May 2026
- Start: Summer 2026
