Apple Solution Specialist - Majors

CDW • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen
• Ability to think strategically and analyze information
• Strong willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Obtain and facilitate necessary partner and industry certifications
• Travel as needed
• Other special projects upon request

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 10 % subject to terms and conditions of plan
• Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level