Be an Early Applicant
At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
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
CDW Enterprise Networking is the business unit within CDW, Inc. dedicated to providing comprehensive enterprise networking solutions to meet the needs of customers across various industries. Our focus is on designing, implementing, and optimizing campus, datacenter, branch, and wide area network environments to support critical business operations, enable secure connectivity, and drive digital transformation. As part of the Solutions Executive - Enterprise Networking team, you will be responsible for selling enterprise networking services and products. The Solutions Executive - Enterprise Networking is expected to enhance CDW presence, market share, and revenue growth in the market by supporting the sales team through full sales lifecycle management including strategic account planning, research, opportunity management, relationship-building, partnering with services teams and technology partners, pursuit, and closure.
What you will do
* Develop and execute successful strategies that expand CDW Enterprise Networking's customer base and achieve bookings, revenue, and gross profit targets.
* Establish a detailed, comprehensive understanding of enterprise networking capabilities, service offerings, value proposition, market positioning, selling strategy, process, and key differentiators.
* Cultivate productive relationships with key personnel in current and targeted accounts.
* Identify, engage, qualify, develop, and earn new clients.
* Manage, support, and grow relationships as part of the extended sales team with prospects and clients as a consultative seller.
* Network with a broad range of client organizations and leadership including Information Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, and Procurement.
* Proactively coordinate with internal Enterprise Networking resources including subject matter experts, practice leadership, sales management, and marketing to drive sales cycles and exceed client expectations.
* Engage across a broad enterprise networking vendor ecosystem to deliver best-fit solutions for clients, including but not limited to Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE Aruba, Extreme Networks, and other leading networking platforms.
* Understand industry trends that impact client networking strategy, risk, budget planning, and investment decisions.
* Provide accurate sales pipeline updates and forecasts.
* Proactively populate and maintain all required information in Salesforce.
* Provide onboarding support and mentorship to entry level Solutions Executives.
* Enhance CDW Enterprise Networking's and your personal brand through participation in industry events, speaking engagements, blogging, and other approved public communications.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years of experience identifying opportunities and managing the full sales lifecycle for enterprise networking solutions and services.
* Demonstrated mastery across at least five enterprise networking domains such as campus networking, datacenter networking, WAN, wireless, network security, software-defined networking, or network automation.
* Experience with enterprise sales including strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
* Proven performance record with demonstrated year-over-year results.
* Successful history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
* Ability to take ownership of professional objectives and achieve financial targets.
* Strong ambition and sense of urgency.
* Energetic networker and relationship-builder.
* Ability to work effectively across extended internal teams and partner organizations.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to travel as needed to support customer and partner engagements. Pay range: $91,100 - $127,500 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of % 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
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
CDW Enterprise Networking is the business unit within CDW, Inc. dedicated to providing comprehensive enterprise networking solutions to meet the needs of customers across various industries. Our focus is on designing, implementing, and optimizing campus, datacenter, branch, and wide area network environments to support critical business operations, enable secure connectivity, and drive digital transformation. As part of the Solutions Executive - Enterprise Networking team, you will be responsible for selling enterprise networking services and products. The Solutions Executive - Enterprise Networking is expected to enhance CDW presence, market share, and revenue growth in the market by supporting the sales team through full sales lifecycle management including strategic account planning, research, opportunity management, relationship-building, partnering with services teams and technology partners, pursuit, and closure.
What you will do
* Develop and execute successful strategies that expand CDW Enterprise Networking's customer base and achieve bookings, revenue, and gross profit targets.
* Establish a detailed, comprehensive understanding of enterprise networking capabilities, service offerings, value proposition, market positioning, selling strategy, process, and key differentiators.
* Cultivate productive relationships with key personnel in current and targeted accounts.
* Identify, engage, qualify, develop, and earn new clients.
* Manage, support, and grow relationships as part of the extended sales team with prospects and clients as a consultative seller.
* Network with a broad range of client organizations and leadership including Information Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, and Procurement.
* Proactively coordinate with internal Enterprise Networking resources including subject matter experts, practice leadership, sales management, and marketing to drive sales cycles and exceed client expectations.
* Engage across a broad enterprise networking vendor ecosystem to deliver best-fit solutions for clients, including but not limited to Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE Aruba, Extreme Networks, and other leading networking platforms.
* Understand industry trends that impact client networking strategy, risk, budget planning, and investment decisions.
* Provide accurate sales pipeline updates and forecasts.
* Proactively populate and maintain all required information in Salesforce.
* Provide onboarding support and mentorship to entry level Solutions Executives.
* Enhance CDW Enterprise Networking's and your personal brand through participation in industry events, speaking engagements, blogging, and other approved public communications.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
* 8+ years of experience identifying opportunities and managing the full sales lifecycle for enterprise networking solutions and services.
* Demonstrated mastery across at least five enterprise networking domains such as campus networking, datacenter networking, WAN, wireless, network security, software-defined networking, or network automation.
* Experience with enterprise sales including strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
* Proven performance record with demonstrated year-over-year results.
* Successful history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
* Ability to take ownership of professional objectives and achieve financial targets.
* Strong ambition and sense of urgency.
* Energetic networker and relationship-builder.
* Ability to work effectively across extended internal teams and partner organizations.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to travel as needed to support customer and partner engagements. Pay range: $91,100 - $127,500 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of % 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
What the Team is Saying
Phil
Practice Vice President
Mason
Sales Intern
Kevin Denison
Director, Strategic Initiatives — U.S. Commercial
Christine A. Leahy
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does CDW ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
CDW supports competitive pay and bonus plans through a broad total rewards approach that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, long-term financial support, and the stability of a large established company.
- Total rewards philosophy: CDW’s compensation approach is built around more than base salary alone. Its ESG report says the company uses competitive compensation and performance-focused pay practices designed to reward excellence and support coworkers’ professional and financial growth. That philosophy is reinforced by a broader total rewards package that supports physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.
- Performance-based pay and incentives: CDW explicitly describes its pay practices as performance-focused, indicating that compensation is designed to recognize strong individual contribution and results. Employee feedback also points to meaningful earning potential in some roles, along with merit increases and incentive opportunities, especially in performance-driven functions.
- Structured compensation components and financial support: CDW strengthens compensation competitiveness through multiple financial programs beyond salary. These include a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability coverage, accident-related insurance, and charitable gift matching. Together, these programs help support both short-term financial needs and longer-term financial security. CDW also connects compensation to career growth through its Global Career Framework, which helps employees see how advancement and future opportunities fit into the broader organization.
- Benefits as part of total compensation: Benefits are a major part of CDW’s competitive rewards story. The company offers healthcare, parental leave, adoption support, wellbeing resources, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and tuition reimbursement, among other offerings. Its ESG report also notes that in 2023 CDW made additional investments by reducing the benefits waiting period for new hires and increasing paid leave for primary parental caregivers and bereavement. Employees frequently mention benefits, PTO, flexibility, and job stability as strengths of the company’s overall package.
- Scale and stability: CDW’s size and market position also reinforce its ability to offer competitive rewards. As a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company with about $21 billion in annual net sales and ~15,100 coworkers, CDW has the scale to provide broad benefits, structured pay programs, and long-term stability.
- External signals: Employee feedback points to several strengths in CDW’s rewards package, including mentions of generous compensation, strong benefits, stock options, merit increases, and financial stability. While compensation experiences can vary by role, reviews consistently suggest that benefits and overall package strength are important parts of CDW’s employer value proposition.
Bottom line: CDW supports competitive pay through a well-rounded total rewards model that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, financial protection, and long-term career stability. It is especially well positioned for employees who value comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and the backing of a large, established technology company.
CDW Insights
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
CDW Corporation 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. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Why Work With Us
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.
Gallery
CDW Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.
Typical time on-site:
Not Specified
