Fast Facts
Join CDW's sales team as an Account Manager Intern, where you will provide outstanding customer service and sales support to clients, helping them with their technology needs.
Responsibilities: Manage inbound and outbound calls, meet sales quotas, upsell services, and provide exemplary customer service for order placements and general inquiries.
Skills: Excellent verbal communication, basic computer skills, strong organizational and multitasking abilities, and collaborative interpersonal skills are required.
Qualifications: High school diploma, 1 year of call center experience, and sales experience preferred.
Location: Work from our office in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $35,000 - $50,000.
Description
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.
Role Overview
TheCDW InboundAccount Managers work on our inside sales team receiving inbound and making outbound phone callsassociated withselling technology products and services to ourcustomers. The Account Manager’s primary duty and responsibility is to give customers a “one stop shop” for all their technology needs, while providing an unmatched customer experience toall ofCDW’s newand existing customers.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Providesales and service to new and existing customers through inbound calls
- Meet or exceed assigned sales quotas and ensure other performance goals are met
- Selladditionalservices or products by recognizing opportunities to upsell solutions
- Proactively manage personal quote pipeline to ensure CDW gains everypossible sales opportunity
- Proactively call out to customers when needed forservice relatedmatters
- Acts as the first point of contact forassistancewith product info, order placement, and general inquiriesregardingcompany programs
- Demonstrate ability to close sales and overcome customer objections
- Maintain CDW’s values and Philosophies of Success
Required Skills
- Possessesexcellentverbal communication skills – vocabulary and articulation
- Basic computer skills – experience with Microsoftpreferred
- Demonstrable organizational and time management skills – ability to multi-taskin an ever-changing environment
- Ability to achieve success individually and as part of a team in a highly structured and regulated work environment
- Persistence combined with a positive attitude and approach to work and others – self-motivating work style
- Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict directly in multiple communication channels
- Mature,positiveand collaborative interpersonal skills
The information in this position description is intended to convey information about thekey responsibilitiesand requirements of the position. It is not an exhaustive list ofthe skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditionsassociated with theopportunity Responsibilitiesare subject to change.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of call center experience
- 1 year of sales experience
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong interest in sales
- Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Proven ability to multitask and balance multiple prioritiesin an ever-changing environment
- Proven ability to providetimelysolutions, as customer issues must be resolved quickly and efficiently.
- Strong organization skills
CUSTOMER FOCUS AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each CDW coworkeris responsible formaintainingcustomer focus and conforms to the CDW quality management system. Specific responsibilities include:
Periodic reviews ofCDW Circleof Service Philosophy and the Quality Policy to understand CDW’s commitment to excellent client service and continual improvement and toconform to these policies and philosophies at all times
During your orientation period, review with your supervisor as needed the quality procedures and operating instructions listed at CDWHOME/ISO9001 intranet site that apply to your specific assignment(s) within the scope of this job position.
And after the orientationperiod toconform to these procedures and instructions, including any reporting (and/or record keeping) responsibilities.
Report any client problem, or any service outage that may cause potential client problems to your supervisor.
Communicate improvement ideas that you have regarding CDW service quality or client satisfaction per established means.
Each coworker is accountable for their actions andis required toexercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of CDW. Part of that responsibility includes ensuring that you understand and live up to the values and standards we set for ourselves in the CDW Way, the CDW Way Code (our code of ethics and business conduct), and all policies and procedures relevant to your job responsibilities. Additionally, every coworker has a responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards and policies require, and totake actionif they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values,standardsand policies.
Additionalinformation isavailablecoworkernet, and confidential/anonymousassistanceis available to coworkers through CDW Way Direct (our ethics helpline) at 877-7-CDW-WAY (877-723-9929) orwww.cdw.ethicspoint.com.
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 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.
CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.