Lenovo Business Marketing Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job Summary
The Category and Brand Management team is the central liaison for one or more partners for working with CDW stakeholders across the organization including sales finance and marketing. The Lenovo Business Marketing Manager will own and drive the development of the Lenovo Client Marketing strategy at CDW leveraging investments and programs to develop customer engagements and sales enablement tools to accelerate CDWs Lenovo Client revenue.
What youll do
- Engage regularly with assigned partner(s) to maintain an open channel of communication at all times to ensure that all CDW and partner stakeholders are kept up to date on any and all issues initiatives projects meetings or conferences.
- Collaborate and manage relationships with Lenovo Marketing Manager Partner Investments Partner Finance Product & Partner Management teams to jointly develop the partnership by creating the better together story.
- Develop and own marketing strategy for a $3 million budget. Lead strategic and meaningful investments that drive demand for Lenovo Client Solutions. Craft and implement co-marketing and co-selling campaigns that drive awareness and demand for Lenovo Client Solutions.
- Develop internal and external communications to sales customers and partners through digital flyer creation and customized email templates.
- Create dashboard in collaboration with Partner Analytics to track post event ROI performance.
- Quarterly management of Lenovo Client Marketing Development Funds (MDF) including: sales enablement and customer event management internal funding processes and Lenovo claim requirements.
- Execute against plan and activities by providing the proper content and resources to maximize CDW Account Manager and Customer engagement.
- Maximize overall Partner Controllable Margin (PCM).
- Drive proper delivery and execution against Marketing Plans and Business Reviews by taking Lenovo and CDW initiatives and rebranding them into a cohesive message.
- Streamline sales delivery & events planning execution for CDW events to ensure proper delivery aligned with partnership goals.
- Support brand managers in sales campaigns and deliverables.
- Manage inventory and creation of promotional items that meet branding guidelines.
- Vendor and budget management.
What we expect of you
- Bachelors degree and 5 years sales/marketing/project management experience OR
- 9 years experience in sales/marketing/project management OR
- 4 years CDW PPM experience and 5 years experience in sales/marketing/project management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders.
- Proven ability to effectively and strategically engage with executive leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient in Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Expert financial and business acumen.
- Exceptional strategic agility and analytical skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Proven track record of driving results.
Preferred skills experience and qualities needed
- Previous experience in the technology industry.
- Lenovo Marketing experience.
- Event and vendor management experience.
- Co-op and MDF budget management experience.
Payrange: $88000- $158800depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of10%subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
We make technology work so people can do great things.
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process CDWs goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more please review CDWs AI Applicant Notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Company Website
- Press Releases
- Communication
- CRM
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Content Marketing
- Email campaign
- ROI
- marketing collateral
- Analytics
About Company
CDW UK is a leading IT company which brings together the right technology & expertise to solve your most complex organisational challenges. Our consulting, cloud & integrated technology solutions, and managed services help you drive & manage innovation.
