Principal Solutions Executive I - Security - Education sector - Northeast region

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:*Must be located in the Northeast region.As part of the Security Solutions Executive team, you will be responsible for selling security services and products. The Security Solutions Executive is expected to enhance CDW Security’s presence, market share, and revenue growth in the cybersecurity market. Specifically, you will support the sales team with full sales lifecycle management through strategic account planning, research, opportunity management, relationship-building, partnering with services teams and OEM vendors, pursuit, and closure.Your skilled experience will enable you to quickly embrace CDW Security’s integrated sales approach, demonstrating the ability to open and manage opportunities, related to:Identity and Access ManagementSecurity Program DevelopmentPrivacy, Risk and ComplianceThird-Party Risk ManagementThreat and Vulnerability ManagementCyber Workforce DevelopmentCloud SecuritySecure InfrastructurePhysical SecurityEmerging Security TechnologiesWhat you will be doing:Develop and execute successful strategies that expand CDW Security’s customer base and achieve bookings, revenue, and gross profit targets.Establish a detailed, comprehensive understanding of all capabilities, service offerings, value proposition, market positioning, selling strategy and process, as well as 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 in key fields, including:Information TechnologyInformation SecurityFinanceInternal AuditData Privacy, Compliance, and LegalEnterprise Risk ManagementProcurement / Supply Chain ManagementProactively coordinate with other CDW Security resources to drive sales cycles, meet company objectives, and exceed client expectations. These key internal resources include Subject Matter Experts, Practice Leadership, Sales Management and Marketing.Build strong relationships with the partner community to identify opportunities for CDW and those partners.Understand industry landscapes and follow trends that impact our clients’ business risk, strategic decision-making, and budget planning and expenditure.Provide accurate sales pipeline updates and forecasts.Proactively populate and maintain all information in Salesforce.Provide onboarding support and mentorship to entry level Security Solutions Executives.Enhance CDW Security’s and your personal brand through participation at industry events, speaking engagements, blogging and other forms of acceptable public communication.Proactively work with marketing to develop regional events that attract senior leadership from key accounts and prospects.What we expect of you:Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related technical degree or equivalent.10+ years of experience identifying opportunities and full lifecycle management for security services and products and/or equivalent experience as a security practitioner.Experience in the Education market - either K12 or Higher Ed.Mastery of at least seven of the security focus areas in the security portfolio.Experience with enterprise sales, with both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.Proven performance record with demonstrated year-over-year metrics.Successful record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.Ability to take personal ownership of professional goals and achieve financial targets.Strong ambition and sense of urgency.Energetic networker and relationship-builder.Ability to work with and effectively coordinate across extended internal teams and partners.Excellent, professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings and to develop/maintain partner relationships.Pay range: $ 100,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of $30,000 plus 12% commission on top line services sales, subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organizationWe’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 creati