I've been dealing with a Lenovo account manager who is honestly driving me crazy. He seems really friendly during our conversations, but his actions tell a different story. I asked him to handle some orders for us instead of placing them directly in the online portal, and he has made so many mistakes that I lost count. Since November, he has promised to fix these issues and sort out refunds, but nothing has happened despite weekly calls. He also refuses to share his manager's contact info, which is incredibly frustrating. I'm at a loss for what to do next. I just want to be reassigned to someone who can actually help. The hotline keeps redirecting me back to him. Has anyone faced a similar issue, and how did you manage to get reassigned?
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I used to have a similar problem with a CDW rep. I ended up writing a letter to management asking to be reassigned, and they actually made it happen. It might be a hassle, but sometimes a little formality works wonders.
Instead of just waiting, directly ask to speak to your account manager's superior during one of your calls. They may be more willing to help if you can get a voice-to-voice conversation.
I recommend calling Lenovo's Business Sales generic phone number. Sometimes pressing any option to get to a customer service rep can help start a ticket chain that routes you to someone who can actually address your issues. Don't be discouraged by initial responses; they should have a better protocol for situations like this.
You might want to escalate the issue directly to Lenovo's general counsel with a formal complaint. Mention any breach of contract and the damages you've incurred since November. Sometimes going over the account manager's head can prompt them to take action quickly.
One effective approach is to send a firm email to both him and his manager (if you can find their info) detailing your expectations and the impact on your business. If he’s avoiding sharing his manager's details, you could assertively seek that information through other channels.
If things get really bad, consider returning everything. Often they’ll reach out to resolve the issue quickly if they think they're losing your business.
Thanks for the tip! I've tried calling before, but they always insist that my account manager should help. I'm hoping if I push a bit more, someone will open a ticket for me.