Consulting Sol Architect

What you will do:

• Develop appropriate assessment and service solutions for CDW customers, including architecture, optimizations, technology health checks, deployment services, and advisory services.
• Collaborate with customers, delivery teams, and internal sales to offer consultative guidance, plan sales strategy, and author statements of work (SOWs).
• Analyze technical and competitive considerations, defining actions to meet customer expectations in the sales cycle by uncovering customer long-term goals and requirements and crafting solutions that build towards the desired end goals.
• Maintain strategic relationships with customers, internal sales & delivery management, acting as a trusted advisor to drive business growth.
• Maintain relationships with key strategic partners by maintaining at least 5 partner technical certifications.
• Grow influence in your assigned territory by high levels of engagement with vendors/partners/customers/sales as a strategic advisor and being seen by teammates as an expert in the field.
• Act as a subject matter expert in multiple families of products and solutions, providing regular contributions to CDW marketing‑approved online activities such as Linked In, blog posts, online magazines, etc.
• Drive outreach initiatives, technical enablement projects, coaching, and mentoring other SAs, Solution Executives, and Field Sellers.
• Mentoring and coaching solution architects around best practices to engage with coworkers and customers.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, and 8 years in technical, pre‑sales, or post‑sale delivery role. Or, 12 years in technical, pre‑sales, or post‑sale delivery role.
• Motivated, self‑starting, and able to independently perform high quality work with minimal guidance.
• Industry knowledge and domain expertise:
  An SSA should possess domain expertise. They should understand industry‑specific challenges, regulations, and best practices. They should have a deep understanding of the architecture, products, technologies, and solutions offered by the company. This knowledge enables them to provide tailored recommendations and position the company’s solutions effectively within the industry landscape.
• Team collaboration and leadership:
  Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including sales and delivery, is crucial in this role. A SA should be able to work effectively in a team, lead technical discussions, and influence decision‑making. They may also provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Customer‑focused approach:
  An SA must have a customer‑centric mindset and be able to understand and articulate customer needs effectively. They should possess excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with customers, gather requirements, and explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Building relationships, understanding customer pain points, and providing tailored solutions are key aspects of this role.
• Solution design and problem‑solving skills:
  The candidate should have the ability to design and communicate comprehensive solutions that address customer requirements, business challenges, and build consensus around the final solution. They should be skilled in analyzing complex problems, identifying appropriate solutions, and translating technical concepts into understandable terms for customers. Strong problem‑solving skills are crucial for identifying and resolving technical issues or gaps in proposed solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed.

Pay range: $121,450 - $170,000 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 25% subject to terms and conditions of plan. Benefits overview:  Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.