Partner Investment Specialist
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Partner Investment Specialist fosters relationships with internal stakeholders and partner to develop deliver and manage investment programs to drive mutual business objectives and desired outcomes. The role is responsible for articulating the unique value proposition of CDWs investment opportunities across marketing incentives and product promotions and align them with partners strategies. The Partner Investment Specialist is also responsible for coordinating program effectiveness reporting and making recommendations to go forward efforts. This role works directly with CDWs PPM and Sales organizations as well as with partners.
What youll do
Meet or exceed financial results specific to the roles function and area of responsibility
Deliver an excellent customer experience with both internal and external customers
Develop a knowledge of CDWs category and partner go to market strategies and funding sources
Proficiently position CDW investment opportunities to both internal and external customers
Uncover qualify position negotiate and close investment opportunities for in order to achieve CDWs financial goals
Communicate program results tied to CDWs investment opportunities to both internal and external customers
Track analyze and provide regular updates on assigned book of business to leadership
Achieve quarterly checkpoints for delivering frameworks and effectiveness reporting for assigned top partners
Conduct trainings on Partner Investment process programs and tools to both internal and external stakeholders
Analyze data to make business decisions
Engage regularly with assigned partners to maintain an open channel of communication at all times to ensure that CDW and partner stakeholders are kept up to date on any and all issues initiatives meetings and conferences related to a partners investment at CDW
Identify challenges or risk in the business and escalate to leadership for review
What we expect of you
Bachelors degree and 2 years sales/marketing experience OR 6 years experience sales marketing
Preferred skills experience and qualities needed
Proficient communication project management and organizational skills
Ability to effectively interact and present to all levels of stakeholders
Ability to conduct and favorably close negotiations
Self-motivated with a history of working independently
Ability to build and maintain working relationships
Proven record of multitasking and identifying priorities
Demonstrated financial and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Previous experience in the technology industry
Sales incentives experience
Payrange: $72000- $100000depending 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
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
Were looking for people who bring curiosity a learners mindset and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner openness to experimentation and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhancesnot replaceshuman creativity and decision-making. You dont need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore adapt and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process our goal is to understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. As an AI forward company we see AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking creating and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset one thats curious adaptive and ready to explore whats possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background judgment and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses government education and healthcare organizations achieve whats possible through technology. What makes CDW different isnt just what we doits how we do it. At CDW we act as onebuilding trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to winfocusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forwardstaying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. Thats why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employeesworking together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a fullstack fulllifecycle technology partner CDW brings deep expertise strong relationships and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters your growth is supported and your contributions help shape whats next.
Together we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together we Make Amazing Happen.
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.
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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.