Principal Solutions Executive - Enterprise Networking
CDW LLC., Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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 Practice Solutions Executive – Enterprise Networking is a presale, consultative role responsible for originating, qualifying, and shaping enterprise networking opportunities across CDW’s Hybrid Infrastructure portfolio. This role partners closely with Sales to drive demand generation, advance qualified opportunities through discovery, and position CDW’s enterprise networking capabilities around customer business outcomes. The Practice Solutions Executive focuses on opportunity shaping and executive engagement. The role collaborates with Solution Architects, Professional Services Managers, and partners to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, differentiated, and aligned to CDW delivery capabilities.
What you will do
Originate, qualify, and shape enterprise networking opportunities requiring expertise across switching, wireless, and network security
Drive demand generation for complex, services networking initiatives, including modernization, transformation, and expansion efforts
Partner with Enterprise Sales leadership on account planning, opportunity strategy, and pursuit execution
Engage early in the sales cycle to convert leads into qualified opportunities through consultative discovery and solution positioning
Serve as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders across IT leadership, infrastructure, security, and operations teams
Articulate CDW’s enterprise networking value proposition, competitive differentiation, and partner ecosystem to technical and executive audiences
Identify cross sell and upsell opportunities across Hybrid Infrastructure and broader CDW solution portfolios
Collaborate with Solution Architects, Professional Services Managers, and partner teams to align customer needs with delivery capabilities What we expect of you
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, presales, infrastructure consulting, or technology sales support OR 14+ years of equivalent professional experience
Deep knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, architectures, and modernization strategies
Proven ability to support enterprise sales teams through consultative, outcome-based engagement
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Demonstrated success collaborating across extended internal teams and partner ecosystems
Experience supporting large Enterprise accounts and complex, multistakeholder buying environments, is a plus
Familiarity with leading networking OEMs and partner ecosystems (Cisco, Arista, HPE), is a plus
Track record of driving year-over-year growth through opportunity shaping and demand creation, is a plus
Pay range: $113,525 - $158,925 depending on experience and skill set
A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
Annual bonus target of 66.67% subject to terms and conditions of plan
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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Job summary The Practice Solutions Executive – Enterprise Networking is a presale, consultative role responsible for originating, qualifying, and shaping enterprise networking opportunities across CDW’s Hybrid Infrastructure portfolio. This role partners closely with Sales to drive demand generation, advance qualified opportunities through discovery, and position CDW’s enterprise networking capabilities around customer business outcomes. The Practice Solutions Executive focuses on opportunity shaping and executive engagement. The role collaborates with Solution Architects, Professional Services Managers, and partners to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, differentiated, and aligned to CDW delivery capabilities.
What you will do
Originate, qualify, and shape enterprise networking opportunities requiring expertise across switching, wireless, and network security
Drive demand generation for complex, services networking initiatives, including modernization, transformation, and expansion efforts
Partner with Enterprise Sales leadership on account planning, opportunity strategy, and pursuit execution
Engage early in the sales cycle to convert leads into qualified opportunities through consultative discovery and solution positioning
Serve as a trusted advisor to customer stakeholders across IT leadership, infrastructure, security, and operations teams
Articulate CDW’s enterprise networking value proposition, competitive differentiation, and partner ecosystem to technical and executive audiences
Identify cross sell and upsell opportunities across Hybrid Infrastructure and broader CDW solution portfolios
Collaborate with Solution Architects, Professional Services Managers, and partner teams to align customer needs with delivery capabilities What we expect of you
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, presales, infrastructure consulting, or technology sales support OR 14+ years of equivalent professional experience
Deep knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, architectures, and modernization strategies
Proven ability to support enterprise sales teams through consultative, outcome-based engagement
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Demonstrated success collaborating across extended internal teams and partner ecosystems
Experience supporting large Enterprise accounts and complex, multistakeholder buying environments, is a plus
Familiarity with leading networking OEMs and partner ecosystems (Cisco, Arista, HPE), is a plus
Track record of driving year-over-year growth through opportunity shaping and demand creation, is a plus
Pay range: $113,525 - $158,925 depending on experience and skill set
A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
Annual bonus target of 66.67% subject to terms and conditions of plan
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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