Dell Client Solution Specialist

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.

What you’ll do

• 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

• 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

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• 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, We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s 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 enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don’t 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.

Pay range: $56,000 - $80,400 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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