at CDW LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future.A Fortune 200 leader, we're the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges.
The Solution Specialist proactively drives revenue and profit in the assigned sales segment and/or region specific to a dedicated brand and product sets. This role works directly with CDW Account Managers, sales leadership, and partners on white space opportunities. The Solution Specialist brings together knowledge of quotes, bid opportunities, and the market to identify deals and win them. This role is integral in identifying net new business for both CDW and the assigned brand.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Be a subject matter expert on the designated partner's products, programs and go to market strategies and communicate them to CDW sales
Assist CDW sales and designated partner with field alignment and account mapping within assigned territory
Attend customer facing events and/or conference calls to communicate the value add of CDW and the partner
Facilitate training for assigned territory on partner's products, services, and programs
Assist the partner and Product and Partner Management (PPM) contacts in creating messaging and promotions that directly align with the specific customer set that is being supported
Develop and execute to quarterly sales plan
Complete monthly scorecard identifying sales engagement, pipeline, and market trends
Cultivate relationships between partner sales team, CDW Sales, & Leadership teams
Act as a liaison between CDW Sales and Product and Partner Management (PPM) to identify opportunities for product, program, and partner alignment improvements
Understand the market trends and specific needs of assigned segment and/or region as well as be able to identify and communicate wins/challenges of the business internally and externally
Understand the competitive landscape in assigned segment and/or region and how market conditions can impact CDW, and the partner being supported
Have excellent knowledge of CDW service offerings and the process in which account managers attach them to client products
Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders
Provide monthly progress reports to Partner and internal stakeholders
Represent the assigned brand in meetings and speak to brand performance, category performance, program/promotion results, and current initiatives
Provide comprehensive reporting both internally and externally on brand performance, category performance, industry trends, and market share
Success Metrics: Meet or exceed designated partner revenue expectations for assigned partner and region
Positive feedback from assigned sales channels through bi-annual surveys o Meeting or exceeding designated partner controllable margin expectations for assigned partner
Assigned regions bid pricing usage
Obtain and facilitate necessary partner and industry certifications
Travel as needed
Other special projects upon request
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree + 2 years sales/marketing experience, OR
6 years' experience in sales/marketing, OR
4 years CDW PPM Experience + 2 years' experience in sales/marketing
Required Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders, including partner, CDW, and customer executives
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in CDW tools and process such as SPS, AS400, bid desk, returns etc.
Demonstrated ability to multitask
Demonstrated financial and business acumen
Ability to think strategically and analyze information
Strong willingness to learn
Who we are:
CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe.Our fingerprints can be found on technology inworkplacesof more than 250,000companies;from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small.
What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers.
CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self-and your... For full info follow application link.
CDW is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
