Federal Business Manager

Role Overview

• Engage regularly with assigned partner(s) to maintain an open channel of communication at all times
• Provide subject matter expertise and evangelize a partner's product line and associated programs such as Bid Desk programs, VIR, COOP and Category Penetration
• Analyze complex industry information to identify and execute opportunities and develop and execute strategies to increase sales
• Develop and articulate competitive positioning and differentiation of brands
• Develop and drive execution for marketing plans for partner in conjunction with Partner Development and Product Managers that outline target customer segments, products, promotions, pricing, positioning and complete launch plans
• Identify training opportunities and 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
• Manage and maximize overall profitability; managing financial benefits and develop and execute strategies around re-investing funding
• Mentor and coach junior team members
• Engage with CDW Procurement to help forecast sales volumes
• Represent and evangelize the assigned brand in meetings and speak to brand performance, category performance, program/promotion results, and current initiatives
• Lead the Product specialists in creation and review of content for respective manufacturer ads.
• Provide comprehensive reporting and analysis, both internally and externally, on brand performance, category performance, industry trends, and market share
• Host Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to review partner performance and discuss/lead joint initiatives
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Obtain and facilitate necessary partner and industry certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years sales/marketing/project management experience, OR 9 years’ experience in sales/marketing/project management, OR 4 years CDW PPM experience and 5 years’ experience in sales/marketing/project management
• Prior experience supporting a federal sales segment
• Excellent 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
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven track record of driving results.

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 10 % subject to terms and conditions of plan