Sr. Brand Manager Microsoft Solutions at CDW

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. Its why were 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 were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.Job SummaryThe Senior Brand Manager is the central liaison for large top tier and more complex partners for working with CDW stakeholders across the organization including sales finance and marketing. The Senior Brand Manager is the product expert and business manager. The role acts as the channel leader and provides guidance to respective Partners identifying opportunities and developing strategies to increase product sales. The Senior Brand manager is responsible for driving revenue profitability and awareness for respective manufacture while engaging heavily with Sales. The Senior Brand Manager interacts with senior level management while independently driving strategy for program development and pricing.What youll doBe the subject matter expert in a partners product line and associated programs such as Bid Desk programs VIR COOP and Category PenetrationAnalyze complex industry information to identify opportunities and develop strategies to increase salesDevelop and articulate competitive positioning and differentiation of brandsDevelop marketing plans for partner in conjunction with PartnerDevelopment and Product Managers that outline target customer segments products promotions pricing positioning and complete launch plansEducate pre-sales and Product Specialists on new product introductions transitions competitive advantages and opportunities to identify sales within their customer baseUnderstand and communicate partner organizational structure with key decision makers and foster strong executive relationshipsCommunicate partners financial conditions and market new products related to the assigned partnerEngage daily with assigned partner to maintain an open channel of communication at all times to ensure that all CDW and partner stakeholders are kept up to date on any and all issues initiatives projects meetings or conferencesManage and maximize overall profitability; managing financial benefits and develop a strategy around re-investing fundingWhat we expect of youBachelors degree 4 years sales/marketing experience OR8 years experience in sales/marketing OR4 years CDW PPM experience 4 years experience in sales/marketingPreferred skills experience and qualitied needed Bachelors degree with a concentration in MarketingPrevious experience in the technology industryPrior experience in Supply Chain Pricing Merchandising or Program ManagementPay range: $86000 - $122400 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentialsWe 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 to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Digital Marketing,Marketing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Market Research,Project Management,Product Management,P&L Management,Product Development,Branding Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 86000 - 122400