Business Development Manager – LGFS (Middle East, Turkey & Africa)

About the role

Lenovo is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead growth of Lenovo Global Financial Services (LGFS) across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, with a primary focus on building new business in Saudi Arabia. This customer‑facing position will introduce financing, leasing and subscription solutions to Lenovo’s customers, partners and internal sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own LGFS business development and funded‑volume performance across the META territory.
• Build a qualified pipeline and acquire new customers, especially greenfield opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
• Identify, structure and progress financing, leasing, subscription and consumption‑based deals for Lenovo products and services.
• Engage executives, finance teams, procurement leaders and IT decision‑makers to position financing as a strategic sales enabler.
• Partner with Lenovo sales and services teams to increase LGFS penetration and support customer engagements.
• Develop relationships with channel organizations, financial institutions and local funding partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations and coordinate with legal, credit, finance and operations to close contracts.
• Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast data in D365 and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics or a related field.
• Proven experience in asset finance or leasing, with ability to explain and position financing structures.
• Successful track record in business development, consultative sales or customer acquisition within vendor finance, banking or financial services.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, capable of conducting meetings, presentations and negotiations in both languages.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi, Gulf or broader META commercial environment; multi‑country experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating with third‑party funders, financial institutions, channel partners or technology vendors is advantageous.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize across a large, culturally varied territory and travel regularly.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and eligible family members.
• Life insurance, employee wellbeing support programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development opportunities, including Grow@Lenovo and mentoring programs.
• Employee referral program and schooling reimbursement support where applicable.
• Home‑trip support for eligible expatriate employees.
• Paid annual leave, public holidays and family‑friendly leave provisions (maternity, paternity, parental).
• Opportunity to work within a global technology organization supporting a growing manufacturing operation in Saudi Arabia.