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: $72,000- $100,000depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 10% 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’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.
