Sr. Manager, Global Sales Learning, ISG - NA Sales Learning Partner

Lenovo is seeking a results-driven and innovative Global Sales Sr Learning Manager to lead global and regional sales learning initiatives in support of the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG). This dual-role position integrates leadership of global training programs and execution with the North America Sales Learning Partner function, ensuring world-class learning experiences for both global and North American sales teams.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic leader within Lenovo's International Sales Organization, Learning and Development, responsible for advancing sales capability through identifying learning needs, designing, and implementing training programs, and driving the development of the global sales teams in alignment with both business priorities and the specific market needs of North America. You will oversee the development and deployment of scalable, role-based learning solutions that elevate the effectiveness of our internal sellers and channel partners.

This role offers high visibility across global sales leadership and a clear path for advancement within Lenovo's L&D and enablement ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the global sales learning strategy in alignment with international sales organization goals, corporate transformation initiatives, and Lenovo's strategic business priorities. Define and track KPIs to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Lead a high-performing global team consisting of ISG Sales Learning Program Managers and Geography-Based Sales Learning Partners, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution. Cultivate a high-performance, innovative team culture.
• Contribute to the Sales Enablement Academy (SEA) by designing and delivering learning programs aligned to four strategic pillars: product knowledge, sales methodology, core competencies, and talk tracks.
• Champion a One Lenovo mindset by integrating learning strategies across ISG, IDG and SSG where applicable, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Assess the needs of the business, implement training and development plans, and facilitate a wide variety of training and certification programs that enhance the effectiveness of the global salesforce.
• Lead the development of sales training including the production of digital learning focused on understanding and selling Lenovo's family of infrastructure products and solutions spanning AI Infrastructure, Edge Computing, High Performance Computing, Security, Services, and Hybrid Cloud eta.
• Ensure global consistency in learning experiences while allowing for local adaptation. Establish best practices, learning standards, and compliance across geographies.
• Leverage AI-powered learning tools and digital platforms to deliver personalized, scalable learning experiences that accelerate sales readiness and performance.
• Act as a strategic advisor to sales leadership by translating business goals into learning strategies that drive measurable performance outcomes.
• Act as the lead SLP for North America, identifying skill gaps, designing targeted learning interventions, and aligning programs to the region's sales goals.
• Collaborate with sales leadership and HR to identify skills gaps and development opportunities within the sales team.
• Design and deliver training programs and workshops focused on sales skills, product knowledge, and business processes.
• Implement both in-person and digital learning solutions to meet the diverse needs of the sales force.
• Ensure that learning programs are aligned with regional and company-wide strategic objectives.
• Partner with Sales Enablement teams to ensure learning programs are integrated with tools, resources, and performance metrics.
• Provide ongoing support to sales teams, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform at their best.
• Assess the effectiveness of training and adjust based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, HR, Marketing, and Sales Enablement teams to deliver high-impact learning that drives measurable performance improvements.
• Deliver a blended learning strategy across in-person and virtual environments, tailored for regional sales needs, roles, and industries.
• Provide coaching, advisory, and development support to sales leaders across North America.
• Track, analyze, and report on training outcomes and sales performance impact, informing continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design, adult learning, business, or a related field
• 7+ years in sales training, enablement, or L&D with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• 7+ Proven experience managing global learning programs and diverse teams across regions

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex ideas into compelling narratives
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, complemented with creative thinking
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment, while adapting to and introducing change
• Ability to build relationships and to influence others to get results
• Proven experience managing, coaching, leading, and developing colleagues
• Master's degree in instructional design, organizational development, or business
• Deep understanding of instructional design principles, sales methodologies (consultative/solution selling), and adult learning theory
• Familiarity with Lenovo's product and solution portfolio (ISG, SSG, IDG)
• Knowledge of Lenovo's ISG portfolio and go-to-market strategies
• Expertise in infrastructure and hybrid cloud solution training.

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid/remote role with occasional travel required across North America and globally for training sessions, meetings, or events.
• Salary: The base salary range budgeted for this position is 130,000 to 155,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions.
• Benefits: Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
• Application Deadline Disclaimer (Colorado Only): Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the deadline to apply for this role is October 1, 2025. Applications submitted after this date may not be considered.