Sr Sales Ops Specialist
Sr Sales Ops Specialist Opportunity Overview Lenovo is hiring a Senior Sales Operations Specialist to support smartphone sales to carriers and retailers from its Yamato-shi office in Kanagawa, Japan. This is a full-time position focused on two main sales channels: telecommunications carriers and manufacturer-brand SIM-free smartphones sold through MVNOs and distributors. The role sits within Lenovo's Sales Support career area, meaning the person in this position will work behind the scenes to keep sales moving. Day-to-day work involves proposing products to carriers and distributors, negotiating adoption, unit volumes, and delivery prices, and coordinating delivery schedules so products reach the market on time. It is a mix of relationship building, negotiation, and operational coordination. Lenovo is a global technology company with US$83 billion in annual revenue, ranked 196 on the Fortune Global 500. The company serves customers across 180 markets and is best known as the world's largest PC maker, but it has expanded into a full-stack portfolio that includes AI-enabled devices, servers, storage, edge computing, high-performance computing, software, and services. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) with ADR ticker LNVGY. The company's stated mission is to deliver "Smarter Technology for All," and it emphasizes a culture where employees "do what we say, own what we do, and WOW customers." Working in Yamato-shi means being based in Kanagawa Prefecture, just south of Tokyo. Kanagawa is one of Japan's most populous prefectures, with easy access to both Tokyo and Yokohama. The cost of living in the greater Tokyo area is high, though Yamato-shi itself is more residential and slightly more affordable than central Tokyo. Japan has a strong work culture that values punctuality, attention to detail, and consensus-building. For international applicants, securing a work visa typically requires employer sponsorship, which Lenovo, as a large multinational, is generally equipped to provide for qualified candidates. The working language for this role is likely Japanese, given the focus on domestic carriers and distributors, though Lenovo's global operations mean English skills are also valuable. Responsibilities - Propose Lenovo smartphone products to telecommunications carriers in Japan - Secure product adoption agreements with carriers - Negotiate unit volumes and delivery prices with carriers - Coordinate delivery schedules to ensure timely product availability - Propose Lenovo manufacturer-brand SIM-free smartphones to major MVNOs and distributors - Secure adoption of SIM-free products with MVNO and distributor partners - Negotiate unit volumes and delivery prices for SIM-free smartphone sales - Coordinate delivery schedules for SIM-free product shipments Requirements & Qualifications - Experience in sales operations, sales support, or related commercial roles - Knowledge of the Japanese telecommunications carrier market - Understanding of MVNO and distributor sales channels - Strong negotiation skills for pricing and volume discussions - Ability to coordinate logistics and delivery scheduling - Proficiency in Japanese language, given the focus on domestic carriers and distributors - Experience with smartphone or consumer electronics sales is beneficial - Familiarity with Lenovo's product portfolio or similar technology products Benefits - Full-time employment with Lenovo, a Fortune Global 500 company - Opportunity to work on smartphone sales across two major distribution channels - Access to Lenovo's global network and resources - Career development within a large multinational technology organization How to Apply 1. Prepare your resume and any relevant supporting documents highlighting your sales operations experience. 2. Submit your application through Lenovo's official application system. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.