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