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Principal Solutions Executive II - Security

CDW Corp
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • $160,000–$192,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Description

The Principal Solutions Executive II - Security is responsible for driving revenue growth by selling security services and products across CDW customers. This role partners with internal teams and external vendors to develop opportunities, manage full sales lifecycle execution, and build strategic relationships. The position plays a critical role in expanding CDW Security's market presence and delivering impactful cybersecurity outcomes for customers.

What you will do

  • Develop and execute sales strategies that expand CDW Security's customer base and achieve revenue and profitability targets
  • Build deep understanding of security offerings, services, value propositions, and market positioning
  • Identify, engage, qualify, and develop new client opportunities
  • Manage full sales lifecycle including strategic planning, opportunity management, pursuit, and closure
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Network across client organizations including IT, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Enterprise Risk, and Procurement
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, leadership, marketing, and sales teams to drive successful outcomes
  • Partner with OEM vendors and external partners to create new opportunities
  • Track industry trends impacting customer risk, strategy, and investments
  • Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting using Salesforce
  • • Support onboarding and mentorship of junior Solutions Executives
  • • Represent CDW Security through industry events, speaking engagements, and thought leadership
  • • Collaborate with marketing to develop customer engagement events

What we expect of you

  • Bachelor's degree required and 10+ years of experience managing full sales lifecycle for security services and products OR 14+ years of experience managing full sales lifecycle for security services and products.
  • Expertise across at least seven security focus areas including IAM, risk and compliance, vulnerability management, cloud security, secure infrastructure, and emerging technologies
  • Strong experience in enterprise sales strategy and execution
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic account plans
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams and partners
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently with high accountability
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • Experience mentoring team members, a plus

Pay range: $160,000 - $192,000 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of $25,000 subject to terms and conditions of plan

Additionally, uncapped commission 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationVernon Hills, IL
IndustryComputer/IT Services
Salary$160,000–$192,000 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1984
Websitehttp://www.cdwjobs.com/

About Company

Businesses trust CDW to maximize their technology investment because they know our people get it. We deliver. And not just products. We deliver solutions. We make technology work. We make people more productive... communication, easier... data, safer. When people call CDW, they call the experts.

Skills

  • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Enterprise Salesunmatched
  • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Investment Strategyunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Protective Servicesunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Cycleunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Sales Pipelineunmatched
  • Sales Strategyunmatched
  • Salesforce.comunmatched
  • Security Attacksunmatched
  • Security Infrastructureunmatched
  • Strategic Accountsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Thought Leadershipunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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