Program Associate Jobs in Sanford, NC (NOW HIRING)

Req # WD00104796

Career area: Sales

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Working time: Full-time

• United States of America


• United States of America - North Carolina


• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

The Lenovo Accelerated Sales Rotational (LASR) Program is a full-time, two-year rotational development program designed for recent graduates interested in building a career in technology sales and Enterprise AI solutions. Associates will gain hands‑on experience across multiple business functions while developing consultative selling, technical expertise, and customer engagement skills.

• Comprehensive onboarding and customized training focused on consultative selling.


• Rotation 1: Work in a non-sales role to build business acumen, understand Lenovo operations, and support key projects and stakeholders.


• Rotation 2: Serve as an SMB Representative to develop product knowledge, customer engagement, and experience supporting AI-ready infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and data center solutions. [Holiday Hours and overtime requirement]


• Rotation 3 (up to 6 months): Gain experience aligning customer business needs with technology solutions. Work across the Lenovo portfolio supporting Mid‑Market, Commercial, Public Sector, and Global customers.




• Sales Track: Serve as a Business Development Representative, developing skills in relationship building, account mapping, pipeline generation, and customer acquisition.


• Technical Track: Support our North American Intelligent Devices Group or Infrastructure Solutions Group, understanding client segment requirements and mapping them to our technology portfolio.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into Sales Specialist or Sales Engineer roles. During this 2‑year minimum commitment, participants will:

• Gain practical experience with AI solutions across client devices, data center infrastructure, and services.

• Join a cohort of early-career professionals from across North America.


• Receive mentorship from program alumni, business leaders, and subject matter experts to receive career guidance and professional development.


• Engage with Lenovo executive leadership.


• Participate in ongoing training on Lenovo's innovative solutions, business strategy and culture, key initiatives and business models.


• Access certification programs and career development resources.

• Phase I - Job Posting and Candidate Applications


• Phase II - Ongoing: Harver Assessment & Video Interview


• Phase III - November: On-site Interview Event


• Phase IV - November: Final offers


• Phase V - June 2027: Onboarding - New Employee Orientation (NEO)

There are multiple positions available in our headquarters near Raleigh, NC. The start date for the program is June 2027.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Communications, STEM, or a related field earned within 12 months of the program start date (May 2026-May 2027 graduates eligible).


• Minimum 3.0 GPA.


• This position is based in Morrisville, NC and requires US work authorization without need for sponsorship (now or in the future).

• Sales, entrepreneurial, technical, or customer-facing experience.


• AI-native mindset with a high degree of learning agility


• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic, professional, or volunteer settings.


• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.


• Initiative, adaptability, and results orientation.


• Willingness to work evening and weekend schedules during designated rotations.

Lenovo offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Flexible vacation policy


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) matching


• Wellness and fitness amenities


• Professional development opportunities

Learn more about benefits at - https://www.lenovobenefits.com/.

Learn more by following us on social media @LenovoLASR on Instagram, and by searching Early Careers at Lenovo on LinkedIn!

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

If you are selected for the next interview stage, Lenovo will use a third‑party company called Harver to assess your skills match for this position. By applying, you agree that Lenovo may share your email, along with your first and last name, with Harver.