Acer Sr. Brand Manager

CDW

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

82k-122k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The Senior Brand Manager is the central liaison for large, top tier, and more complex partners, acting as the product expert and business manager. The role involves guiding partners, developing strategies to increase product sales, and engaging heavily with sales to drive revenue, profitability, and awareness for respective manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert in a partner's product line and associated programs such as Bid Desk programs, VIR, COOP and Category Penetration.
Analyze complex industry information to identify opportunities and develop strategies to increase sales.
Develop and articulate competitive positioning and differentiation of brands.
Develop marketing plans for partners in conjunction with Partner Development and Product Managers that outline target customer segments, products, promotions, pricing, positioning, and complete launch plans.
Educate pre-sales and Product Specialists on new product introductions, transitions, competitive advantages, and opportunities to identify sales within their customer base.
Understand and communicate partner organizational structure with key decision makers and foster strong executive relationships.
Communicate partners' financial conditions and market new products related to the assigned partner.
Engage daily with assigned partner to maintain an open channel of communication and ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date.
Manage and maximize overall profitability; manage financial benefits and develop strategies around re-investing funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 4 years sales/marketing experience, OR 8 years' experience in sales/marketing, OR 4 years CDW PPM experience + 4 years' experience in sales/marketing.
Preferred skills, experience, and qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Marketing.
Previous experience in the technology industry.
Prior experience in Supply Chain, Pricing, Merchandising or Program Management.

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Marketing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in sales/marketing, preferably in the technology industry.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $82,000 - $122,400 depending on experience and skill set.
Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan.
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/.

Working at CDW

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 navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. We unite, win, and thrive together. CDW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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