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Job Summary
Acting as the first point of contact for networking solutions and transition of opportunities to proper resources, the Networking Solutions Advisor strongly aligns to sales teams to drive solutions growth objectives. The Networking Solutions Advisor possesses technical expertise with advanced level knowledge within their discipline and intermediate knowledge across all disciplines. The Networking Solutions Advisor develops and maintains strategic relationships with Account Managers and Solutions Specialists from other practices and is seen as a trusted partner to grow business.
What You Will Do:
Maintains advanced knowledge of solutions within networking discipline in order to Discover, Qualify, Recommend, Compare/Contrast products and solutions
Explains features, benefits and technical specifications of primary, secondary, emerging and complementary networking solutions and services
Maintains Intermediate level knowledge on Routing, SD WAN, Switching, Wireless, Load Balancing, Connectivity, and all other technology disciplines
Contributes to the sales team’s knowledge base and readily shares information with other Advisors and Account Managers
Attends mandatory partner and specialist trainings, as well as independent learning through online trainings, self-study, labs, and additional certifications
Maintain strategic relationships with CDW’s networking partners
Meet regularly with other ITS coworkers to collaborate and discuss go to market strategy
Attain role level certifications both within their focused and adjacent disciplines
Customer Facing Engagements with customers to uncover their business needs and relevant solutions
Discusses solutions at a conceptual level with customers and potential customers
Through discovery with customers, uncovers related solutions beyond the original networking scope
Explores additional solutions opportunities through services agreements including hosted, managed, and cloud
Participates in CDW events on business-focused networking solution presentations for customers and prospects delivered via web-based tools (e.g., WebEx, Teams, etc.)
Provides Account Managers with best practices and guidance on how to most effectively uncover and communicate solutions and services opportunities
Counsels Account Managers on foundational networking knowledge and competitive landscape
Explains features, benefits, and technical specifications of advanced products and solutions within discipline
Explains conceptually how technologies are installed and implemented for customers
Follows up and responds to questions regarding registrations, pending deals, and escalation needs
Registers and manages customer proposals in partner registration systems
Reviews quotes and orders for accuracy
What We Expect of You:
Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge and proven success of engaging and working with sales teams
Ability to execute on territory goals and metrics
Ability to adapt and change to the business needs of the practice and team coverage model
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively and come up with proactive ideas that will increase sales
Strong passion for learning and teaching others
Strong problem solving skills
Motivated and self-starting
Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers and coworkers
Current CDW Coworker, is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree, is a plus
Proven success and experience selling networking solutions and services, is a plus
At least 2 of the following Technical Accreditations and/or Certifications: ACDA, CCDA, CCNA, CCNP, Network+, CCENT, or PCNSE, is a plus
Base pay range: $52,000 - $95,300 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
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.
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