Fast Facts

The Partner Investment Specialist at CDW builds relationships with internal and external partners to implement investment programs that drive business objectives. This role requires excellent communication and analytical skills to effectively manage and report on investment opportunities and programs.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include meeting financial targets, developing knowledge of investment strategies, positioning CDW's investment opportunities, tracking and analyzing business reports, and conducting trainings for stakeholders.

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in communication, project management, organizational abilities, negotiation skills, and Microsoft Office applications, along with analytical capabilities.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or 6 years of experience in sales and marketing, ideally in the technology sector.

Location: This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Compensation: $70000 - $100000 / 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

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

Payrange: $70,000- $100,000depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of10%subject to terms and conditions of plan

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

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’relooking 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—notreplaces—human creativity and decision-making. Youdon’tneed 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.

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. 

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.