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Join CDW as an Account Representative in Chicago, leveraging a hybrid work model to build customer relationships and drive technology sales through an extensive training program.

Responsibilities: Prospect new customers, build relationships, educate clients on technology solutions, and collaborate with peers to deliver the best service.

Skills: Self-motivation, strong ambition, relationship-building, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications: Entry-level position, ideally with experience in sales or customer-facing roles, strong desire to learn and grow in technology sales.

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Compensation: $35000 - $53000 / Annually

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.

Sales Representative – Hybrid Work Model

For an outstanding, entry-level inside sales opportunity with no end to what you can achieve, think CDW. We’re a Fortune 200 leader and technology expert companies turn to most to solve all their IT needs and challenges. A technology sales job at CDW is rewarding and exciting as we put you on the fast-track, selling some of the most innovative technology brands in the IT industry.

As an entry-level Sales Representative, you’ll collaborate directly with a variety of IT decision makers to improve their technology infrastructure and boost their efficiency. Whether an organization needs a single tablet or an entire virtual environment, you’ll have the sales training, mentoring, tools and resources to connect with your customers and solve their most complex IT challenges.

You’ll become proficient with CDW’s extensive portfolio of products, services and solutions through our interactive instructor-led learning and receive cutting-edge, on-the-job sales training to effectively develop and prepare you for your CDW career in technology sales. You’ll have access to resources such as your manager, sales coaches, instructors, and others to help you strategically craft and build consultative relationships with customers. You’ll quickly learn that all sales opportunities at CDW are a chance to forge a relationship, rather than complete a transaction. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a trusted technology consultant and advisor for your customers.

At CDW, We’re Better Together. Our Account Representative training program is a hybrid work model, including both in-person and remote work. This will allow you to make true coworker connections and it brings everyone together for moments that matter. CDW Account Representatives are required to be in-office during their first and eighth weeks of training, as well as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all other weeks."

*Subject to change based on business needs and evaluation. 

What you’ll do

Prospect for new customers through a high volume of customer touchpoints to effectively grow your book of business
Build, grow and maintain positive relationships with your customers
Research current and potential customers to understand their business, and educate them on the value of working with CDW
Educate, strategize and successfully sell the industry’s top technology products, services and solutions
Collaborate with peers and industry partners to bring the best technology solutions to your customers

What we expect from you

Self-motivation, strong ambition and interest in directly impacting the business landscape through technology solutions
Dedication and commitment to a long-term sales training program
Passion for relationship building, creative problem-solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate resiliency in adverse situations
Natural curiosity and a desire to learn, grow and develop your sales and technology skillset
Ability to develop lasting customer relationships
Work experience in industries such as: technology, retail, restaurant, hotel, fitness and/or any sales experience
Experience working or interacting with people, for example: community involvement, student organizations/clubs, internships and/or sports
Unlimited earning potential: base salary plus uncapped commissions upon successful completion of paid training
Incredible potential for career progression and advancement for motivated performers
Community involvement opportunities and our charitable match program
Comprehensive benefits package along with perks and incentives based on sales performance
Culture of belonging and inclusion with amazing coworkers and inspiring leadership

Salary range: $35,000 plus uncapped commission (Year One $53,000 guarantee)

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.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.

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