The Product Manager drives revenue by managing product lifecycles, forecasting sales, developing marketing strategies, and cultivating partnerships. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, optimizing product offerings, and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve product goals.
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 Product Manager drives revenue through the integration and development of products within the CDW portfolio. This individual keeps current of the market and understands how to create opportunities around core products. In addition, the Product Manager works with partner development management to secure COOP funding to support marketing activities, maintain part numbers within the product portfolio and works closely with segment leaders to develop customer segment focus and product leaders to define solution. The product manager oversees products, processes, projects, and campaigns.
* What you'll do
* Grow revenue and overall profitability for the assigned product category
* Manage product, promotion, price, competitive positioning, and sales awareness
* Maintain expert knowledge in a product portfolio as the subject matter expert
* Develop marketing plans for their product portfolio
* Maximize sales revenue, profit, and vendor co-op for specific product categories through strategic planning and marketing
* Recommend pricing strategies, monitor competitive activity, oversees product information, and identifies customer needs
* Interface with vendors to develop or enhance the marketing of product(s) or product line(s), and manage Co-op and MDF funding
* Manage SKUs per product categories
* Optimize catalog and E-commerce merchandising strategy for the category
* Identify key emerging technologies and partners within the category
* Forecast sales volumes, run product forecasts, and proactively manage measurable category goals
* Analyze industry information to identify opportunities and strategies to increase vendor partner sales within CDW
* Build and maintain successful relationships with partners and act as the liaison and escalation point between CDW and the vendor
* Create annual Business plan for the respective category
* Align and communicate with Segment marketing
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* 9 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* 4 years CDW PPM experience and 5 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed
* Proven track record in marketing product lines with the ability to manage products through their lifecycle, customer engagement scenarios, and product positioning issues
* Strong understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams, with the ability to creatively problem solve
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership
* Demonstrated financial and analytical skills
* Successful history of building and maintaining internal and external partner relationships at all levels
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Pay range: $88,000 - $158,800 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% 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
* 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.
* 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).
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 Product Manager drives revenue through the integration and development of products within the CDW portfolio. This individual keeps current of the market and understands how to create opportunities around core products. In addition, the Product Manager works with partner development management to secure COOP funding to support marketing activities, maintain part numbers within the product portfolio and works closely with segment leaders to develop customer segment focus and product leaders to define solution. The product manager oversees products, processes, projects, and campaigns.
* What you'll do
* Grow revenue and overall profitability for the assigned product category
* Manage product, promotion, price, competitive positioning, and sales awareness
* Maintain expert knowledge in a product portfolio as the subject matter expert
* Develop marketing plans for their product portfolio
* Maximize sales revenue, profit, and vendor co-op for specific product categories through strategic planning and marketing
* Recommend pricing strategies, monitor competitive activity, oversees product information, and identifies customer needs
* Interface with vendors to develop or enhance the marketing of product(s) or product line(s), and manage Co-op and MDF funding
* Manage SKUs per product categories
* Optimize catalog and E-commerce merchandising strategy for the category
* Identify key emerging technologies and partners within the category
* Forecast sales volumes, run product forecasts, and proactively manage measurable category goals
* Analyze industry information to identify opportunities and strategies to increase vendor partner sales within CDW
* Build and maintain successful relationships with partners and act as the liaison and escalation point between CDW and the vendor
* Create annual Business plan for the respective category
* Align and communicate with Segment marketing
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* 9 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* 4 years CDW PPM experience and 5 years' experience in merchandising, product management, category management, or marketing
* Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed
* Proven track record in marketing product lines with the ability to manage products through their lifecycle, customer engagement scenarios, and product positioning issues
* Strong understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams, with the ability to creatively problem solve
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership
* Demonstrated financial and analytical skills
* Successful history of building and maintaining internal and external partner relationships at all levels
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Pay range: $88,000 - $158,800 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% 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
* 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.
* 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).
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