Advanced Technology Account Executive (Corporate)

Company: CDW LLC.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

CDW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
If you need assistance in applying for a position, please complete our accommodation request form. Advanced Technology Account Executive (Corporate) The role of the Advanced Technology Account Executive is to drive product gross profit (GP), service revenue, and -Data Center revenue across a balanced portfolio in Advanced Technology Solutions. Develop an understanding and -capability to sell CDW Advanced Technology Solutions in key areas including -Networking (UC, Wireless, and Contact -Center), Advanced Server and Storage Solutions (Virtualization, Optimization), Microsoft, Security, Data Center and -Services offerings. Sell the CDW Advanced Technology services engagement methodology will be key to success in selling Advanced -Technology Solutions and will lead to success in driving Hardware GP. The ATS Account Executive will coordinate and lead the efforts to develop -requirements and deliver customer Statements of Work around all -service engagements. Key Areas of Responsibility

• Exceed revenue and profit goals on a consistent basis.
• Maintain strong partnerships with specific manufacturing and services partners.
• Increased awareness of CDW's value proposition and total portfolio across assigned accounts. Strategic Management:
  • Consistently deliver specific Advanced Technology product GP and service revenue attainment.
  • Market and sell the entire portfolio of CDW core products and solutions with the inside Account manager sales force.
  • Exceed monthly service revenue targets on a consistent basis.
  • Assist the region in attaining high services utilization
  • Prepare, update, and review a territory business plan semi-annually. Maintain in-depth knowledge of accounts, competition, and partner base.
  • Collaborate with peers and manager to refine and execute business development strategies.
  • Build working relationships with inside Account Managers and CDW departments such as Program Sales,
  • Purchasing and Marketing.
  • Lead partner engagement strategies in region based on region's strategic business plan.
  • Proactively serve as CDW sales resource and ""how to navigate CDW environment"".
  • Engage local vendor field representatives, collaborating sales efforts and partnerships with target accounts including uncovering new account opportunities and secure favorable pricing.
  • Develop solid business relationships within the various decision-makers at all levels at each target account.
  • Understand each target customer's business model and related organizational structure and identify the customers' unique needs.
  • Training and Development: Make joint customer calls with new hires and less tenured Account Executives; provide constructive feedback.
  • Provide mentoring for peers in segment and region.
  • Facilitate dialog to resolve order issues with the Inside Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Branch Manager as needed. Education and/or Experience Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or the equivalent in experience
    • Four to five years of direct selling experience in a high technology customer facing sales environment Required Qualifications
      • Solid understanding of technologies and partners that drive our driving Advanced Technology solutions including Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, EMC and HP or their competitive equivalents
      • Must have reliable transportation
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to all stakeholders
      • Demonstrated sales skills with a high level of motivation and enthusiasm
      • Strong strategic planning skills.
      • Excellent time-management and follow up skills, with critical attention to detail
      • Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines
      • Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% or as necessary to other CDW locations, meeting and client sites COVID-19 Update:
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