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CDW is seeking a Strategic Partner Pricing Associate to manage and improve manufacturer pricing programs, support sales teams, analyze financial results, and ensure compliance within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities: Manage and improve pricing programs with partners, inform business partners about pricing strategies, ensure financial compliance, and provide sales operation support.

Skills: Strong analytical skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to support cross-departmental projects; industry experience in the computer sector is a plus.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and at least 1 year of experience in related fields such as Purchasing or Finance is preferred.

Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $52000 - $72000 / Annually

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

Work closely with CDW and its partners to manage and improve manufacturer pricing programs. This includes helping run the programs, keeping partners informed, tracking financial results, making sure everything follows the rules, supporting sales teams, fixing pricing issues, and analyzing return on investment. Also look for ways to get more value from the programs, while staying in the loop with industry trends and regularly teaming up with others

What you will do

• Act as a collaborator with CDW’s Partner representatives to implement, facilitate and execute pricing programs to optimize their utilization and profitability
• Inform business partners about pricing programs to assist in the growth of Economic Gross Margin
• Meet regularly with business partners to advise on return on investment of pricing programs
• Review pricing program activity to ensure pricing transaction effectiveness and financial compliance
• Assist Bid Desk Management team with claim research between Bid Desk, Partner Finance, and Finance
• Deliver sales operation support of manufacturer pricing programs including partner registration programs
• Coordinates the resolution of pricing programs approvals/extensions and incentive payment discrepancies with vendors and the accounting department
• Offer comprehensive support for pricing programs across all phases—pre-execution, execution, and post-execution—to ensure their effectiveness and impact on category financial performance
• Regular collaboration with team lead to learn industry trends
• Proactive identification of eligible Partner pricing opportunities

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field
• 1 years of experience in Purchasing, Product Management, Marketing, Finance or related
• Proven capability to support projects across multiple departments
• Ability to train / present information within an informal setting
• Strong analytical skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Industry experience a plus

Pay range: $52,000-$72,000 depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.  

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

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. 

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