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Sales Manager - Federal DOD
Location
Illinois
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$80K - $120K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Sales Manager - Federal DOD
CDW
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. Job Summary The Sales Manager is responsible for leading an inside and outside team of Account Managers within segment, meeting and exceeding sales and profit goals through the ownership of that team. This role is ultimately accountable for individual and team productivity and serves as a leader within the Sales organization. A core expectation of this role is to drive interdepartmental collaboration. This role will develop business relationships with customers and enhance customer loyalty by proving a superior customer experience. The Sales Manager will coach and develop a team of Account Managers, typically between 20-32 direct reports, and will manage a book of business worth a minimum of $35 million. What you will do * Develop sales strategies in tandem with Sales Directors based on sales and market trends. * Develop and assign sales plans and territories for account manager team. * Coach and advise team on strategies to improve sales performance, achieve goals and meet expectations. * Manage resources for customers including technology specialists and vendor partners. * Identify and participate in customer facing meetings and activities. * Hire, train, coach and retain diverse sales team. * Create and implement operating plans to achieve sales initiatives and segment goals. * Manage strategic relationships with customers, peers and vendor partners. * Collaborate with field sales team to build synergy within both inside and outside sales efforts. * Travel to customer sites and customer facing activities as required. * Engage resources on target accounts. * Develop and manage monthly/quarterly sales projections, and order pipeline. * Identify and assign resources, including annual Account Manager hiring forecasts and field Account Executives. * Develop account strategies in tandem with Account Managers that promote profitable growth within segment. * Operationalize and implement annual strategies and initiatives within assigned territory. * Collaborate with Account Executives to build account development plans and strategies. * Identifies new business opportunities and develops strategies to optimize new potential business. * Assist sales team in building development and penetration strategies for their accounts. * Monitor and measure performance of sales team. * Attend to required order management tasks and escalated post sales activities. * Manage and coach sales team towards goal attainment and customer satisfaction. * Create team-oriented sales environment that rewards success and supports continuous improvement. * Participate and potentially lead projects and/or task forces. * Effectively communicate up, down and through the organization as required. * Coach sales team to manage their individual business portfolios effectively and profitably. * Ensures CDW policies and procedures and code of conduct are adhered and creates an environment that models the CDW Way. * Hire/train/coach/retain sales team. * Coordinate ongoing product and sales skill training for team. * Actively pursue continuous personal growth and improvement. * Successfully on-board new Account Managers. * Manage team to ensure a superior experience for each customer. * Actively engage and participate in customer facing activities/meetings. * Proactively build solid business relationships with strategic customers and partners. What we expect of you: * Associate's degree * Applicants in Sales Role: Senior Account Manager, Executive Account Manager, Sales Team Leader or Account Executive (Field) Successful selling track record * Applicant in Non-Sales Role: Minimum 3 years of management experience with direct reports and 2 years with a successful track record in sales OR 3 years of executing on goals and knowledge of CDW sales, products and processes * Internal Applicants must currently be on the LEAP bench * Proven leadership skills * Ability to hire, motivate, coach and retain a diverse sales team * Strong consultative, solution based selling experience * Effective negotiation and closing skills * Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills * Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment * Must have strong interpersonal skills * Ability to communicate effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience * Adaptable, ability to lead through change * Ability to utilize strategic thinking to fulfill long-term company goals * Excellent time management skills in order to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously * Exceptional attention to detail and follow up skills * Ability to share in-depth knowledge of CDW capabilities with customers * Strong internal and external customer acumen, working with each customer at the highest levels of ethics and integrity * Must be able to travel up to 75% to customer meetings, events and/or other CDW locations * Must have reliable transportation * 2 years of Industry experience or 2 years Distribution Channel experience Pay range: $ 80,000- $ 120,000, depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of $85,000 subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials * 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](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Adoption Assistance, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company-sponsored outings, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Volunteer in local community, Employee stock purchase plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Paid volunteer time, Onsite gym, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Partners with nonprofits, Promote from within, Remote work program, Team workouts, Tuition reimbursement, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Mental health benefits, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Quarterly engagement surveys, Hybrid work model, Employee awards, Transgender health care benefits, Wellness days, Mother's room, Personal development training, Virtual coaching services, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits, Company-wide vacation
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