The Category Manager manages a team that focuses on the pre-determined product categories assigned. This role drives profitability and revenue through the integration and development of programs for product and partners within the CDW portfolio. The incumbent evaluates, creates, executes and measures opportunities around the CDW product and partner mix. The Category Manager is responsible for all areas of partner management and partner investment including COOP, VIR and financial programs. This role aligns CDW and assigned partners' marketing plans, along with owns, manages, and develops all assigned key partner relationships, and works closely with segment and sales leaders to develop customer segment focus strategies. Key Areas of Responsibility

　　Provide leadership to coworkers through coaching, feedback, development goals, and performance management

　　Own and maximize PCM - Partner Controllable Margin

　　Establish pricing strategies, monitors competitive activity, oversees product information and identifies customer needs

　　Responsible for the creation of customer offers

　　Oversee the development of marketing plans for their product portfolio

　　Responsible for maximizing revenue, profit and vendor co-op for specific product category(s) through planning and marketing

　　Manage and interface with partners to develop or enhance the marketing of product(s) or product line(s)

　　Lead and direct merchandising activities

　　Assess and understand competitive landscape and adjust direction as needed

　　Manage SKUs per product categories

　　Identify emerging technologies and industry trends within the category and adjust the plan accordingly

　　Act as an escalation point and liaison between the vendor and CDW

　　Engage with Purchasing to help forecast sales, assist with promotional buy in opportunities with partners and communicate shifts in market pricing to help with buying decisions

　　Responsibilities

　　Approve content for respective manufacturer ads

　　Create and maintain an annual business plan

　　Lead efforts to increase customer and account manager penetration for their category(s)

　　Up to 20% travel

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing or related field

　　5 years of product management, marketing, supply chain, or product management vendor finance experience

　　Prior experience coaching or mentoring others

　　Other Required Qualifications

　　Proven track record in product management/marketing a product line(s)

　　Strong cross-functional team skills

　　Strong strategic and executional leader

　　Demonstrated financial and analytical skills

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels

　　History of building and maintaining relationships

　　Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to be persuasive

　　The ability to multitask effectively and see projects through from inception to completion

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

　　Demonstrated ability to master a product portfolio.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Previous experience managing others

　　7 years of product management, marketing, supply chain, or product management vendor finance experience

　　MBA

　　* Experience in Business to Business marketplace