Partner Development Specialist

Vernon Hills, IL
zDO NOT USE Contract / Full time
smartdept.inc is hiring a Partner Development Specialist for our global technology solutions client based in Vernon Hills. The ideal candidate will come with at least 3 years of experience in marketing, sales, or PPM experience. This is a full time, contract opportunity and remote to start.

what you'll do: 
  • Uncover, Qualify, Position, Negotiate, and Close sales opportunities for CDW’s integrated marketing activities to our vendor partners
  • Expertly position relevant marketing opportunities to our vendor partners
  • Align vendor partner and priorities around product, marketing, and sales
  • Advocate partner marketing needs and concerns to relevant CDW stakeholders
  • Grow marketing income for existing vendor partner customer base
  • Articulate the client's marketing value proposition to new and existing vendor partners
  • Design, influence, and advise on partner marketing funding programs
  • Closely align with and advise PPM’s category teams around vendor partner marketing engagement
  • Maintain, track, and provide regular updates on assigned book of business
what you'll need: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3 years of sales or marketing experience OR 3 years of CDW sales, marketing, or PPM experience
  • Proven ability to negotiate and close profitable sales opportunities
  • Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to effectively interact and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Strong understanding of cross functional teams
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Technology industry experience
  • Media Sales Experience
  • Experience with IBM’s Unica Platform
Partner Development Specialist
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