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CDW

Comprehensive IT products and services provider

Advanced Technology Sales Representative

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeIllinois, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as a CDW Inside Sales Representative, Account Manager, Account Executive, or Supervisor or Manager in Sales or Sales Operations.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SPS.
  • Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize.
  • Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the time while constantly operating a computer or other office productivity equipment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings, and client sites.

Responsibilities

  • Build customer relationships and learn customers’ business needs.
  • Manage daily customer communications.
  • Interact directly with customers to support order status updates, quotes, and other requests, and proactively provide pertinent information that may affect their business.
  • Participate in Services Kick-Off Calls, status updates, and project-completion meetings involving customers and CDW resources.
  • Attend weekly branch-office huddles in person or by phone when remote to build relationships with the sales team.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant products, promotions, and announcements.
  • Interface with key Advanced Technology original equipment manufacturer partners.
  • Manage customer-specific contract-pricing programs and customer contract-reporting requirements.
  • Enter complex advanced-technology orders accurately and promptly using SPS and AS400 systems.
  • Submit and manage deal registrations for Advanced Technology products.
  • Create pipeline reports and attend monthly pipeline meetings with Client Executives and Sales Leadership.
  • Manage customer SMARTnet contracts and statements of work processing.
  • Handle return merchandise authorizations.
  • Coordinate hardware-delivery scheduling.
  • Check for applicable rebates and promotions.
  • Use internal and external training opportunities to develop product knowledge and sales skills, and complete partner-product accreditation when applicable.
  • Provide basic administrative support, including expense handling, for supported Client Executives.
  • Complete special projects upon request.
  • Develop working relationships with internal departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • A college degree is a plus.
  • Prior experience selling computer hardware, software, solutions, or services is a plus.
  • Certifications in Advanced Technology, such as Cisco, are a plus.
  • Three years of work experience within the Advanced Technology industry is a plus.
  • Proven ability to undertake and successfully complete special projects is a plus.

About the Company

CDW

Comprehensive IT products and services provider

CDW provides technology products and services to businesses of all sizes. It sells hardware (computers, servers, networking equipment), software, and cloud services, and also offers consulting, configuration, and deployment support to optimize IT systems. The company stands out with one of the industry's largest inventories, enabling fast shipping and quick responses, plus custom configurations and integrated, vendor-backed solutions from partners like Apple, Lenovo, and Tripp Lite. Its business model combines direct product sales with consulting and managed services. CDW’s goal is to help organizations build and maintain efficient, reliable technology infrastructures that meet their specific needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vernon Hills, IL
Founded
1984

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