Program Manager
CDW
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $86,000 - $126,200 per year
About the role
- Grow revenue and overall profitability for assigned product category
- Analyze complex industry information to identify, develop and execute strategies to increase sales.
- Maintain expert knowledge of product portfolio within respective category
- Develop and articulate competitive positioning and differentiation of brands within category
- Manage, track and process milestones for marketing agreements, enablement initiatives, and additional Gross Profit generating programs.
- Analyze programs before, during, and after execution to provide measurement and impact to category performance
- Develop trusted partnership with Strategic Sales leaders, presales specialists, sales, and PPM to provide a platform for operational efficiencies and process improvements
- Act as central point for maintaining certification levels for specializations and partner program enrollments and the development or enhancement of our tools, resources, reporting and process improvements
- Work strategically with marketing to develop or maximize opportunities that promote the awareness of assigned category and increase customer penetration
- Assist in creation and execution of the Business Plan for the respective category
- Identify key stakeholders, align priorities, lead execution, and drive consistency around category programs and communications across organization
- Engage with multiple strategic brands to communicate category initiatives, resources, and sponsorship opportunities
- Mentor and coach junior team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years sales/marketing experience/project management, OR 9 years’ experience in sales/marketing/project management, OR 4 years CDW PPM experience + 5 years in sales/marketing/project management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders
- Proven ability to engage with executive leadership effectively and strategically
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Expert financial and business acumen
- Exceptional strategic agility and analytical skills
- Expert presentation skills
- Proven track record of driving results
Benefits
- Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
salesmarketingproject managementfinancial acumenanalytical skillsstrategic agilitypresentation skills
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingmentoringcoachingstakeholder engagement