The Partner Investment Specialist develops and manages investment programs fosters relationships with partners and communicates program effectiveness to drive mutual business objectives.

Description
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. It's why we're 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 we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
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 CDW's 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 CDW's PPM and Sales organizations as well as with partners.
* What you'll 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 CDW's 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 CDW's financial goals
* Communicate program results tied to CDW's 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 partner's investment at CDW
* Identify challenges or risk in the business and escalate to leadership for review
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree and 2 years sales/marketing experience OR
* 6 years' experience sales marketing or CDW PPM
* 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 Pay range: $72000 - $100000 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/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* 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.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 that's curious adaptive and ready to explore what's 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 what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack full-lifecycle 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 what's 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.