at CDW LLC in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Role Overview
The Business Development Manager is responsible for accelerating growth within the Corporate Central Region. The BDM will position CDW as a preferred solution provider within the market, leveraging our manufacturer partner relationships and working with our customers to provide solutions that meet their evolving business demands.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Target high visibility corporate accounts and projects
Discovery of C-level clients' business needs
Addressing needs with proper solutions
Applying project management techniques for successful delivery
Coordinate with Sales to:
Determine target market(s) and accounts
Assess current state of relationship within selected accounts
Assist and support in execution of growth strategy within selected accounts
Develop a long-term, mature pipeline of solution-based opportunities
Develop relationships with key organizations and manufacturers to further align CDW to the evolving needs of our Corporate customers
Work closely with multiple stakeholders at the customer to influence the final requirements of the target opportunity, including executives, program leads, project leads, technical experts and procurement
Ability to deliver CDW's value proposition around eProcurement and support. Provide internal and external eProcurement support if/when needed
Act as subject matter expert for customer visits and presentations, customer conference calls and webinars, as well as participate in all aspects of large transaction sales cycles
Coordinate with appropriate resources to execute necessary legal and financial agreements, such as NDAs and Teaming Agreements prior to RFP release
Drive incremental revenue and profit growth within the identified account base
Identify trends in customer purchasing patterns and enact specific plans to help sales teams capture a greater share of business
Articulate value proposition to partners and customers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
3 yrs customer facing sales/marketing/business development experience in the Corporate Sales marketplace
Strong customer facing skills with a history of building solid relationships with C-level contacts
Proven record of success in navigating procurement departments for additional opportunities
Other Required Qualifications
Proven ability to influence across all functions of an organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated collaboration behavior with excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
Strong problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to find solutions while working independently
Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers and coworkers
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/projects, meet deadlines, facilitate change and delegate responsibility
Excellent presentation skills
At least 25% travel
CDW is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
