Own and grow channel relationships with AWS and ISV partners, drive joint pipeline and events, support Mission Sales on funded opportunities, track partner ROI, and evangelize cloud capabilities across teams.
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. As a Channels Manager, SMB, you will own channel relationship and development with both AWS and AWS Partner ecosystem field teams. This position will be instrumental in expanding and growing our footprint within the AWS ecosystem by cultivating strong relationships with key AWS and internal Mission team stakeholders. This is a national position and is 100% remote and will require up to 40% travel.
* Responsibilities
* Lead regular cadence meetings and quarterly business reviews with AWS and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners
* Maintain partner sales portals and own a joint pipeline of channel-sourced opportunities
* Evangelize Mission Cloud's capabilities to AWS and ISV field teams and educate partners on new go-to-market strategies
* Work with AWS and ISV marketing teams to execute local and virtual events
* Tracking ROI and funnel contribution from AWS and partner ISVs
* Support Mission Sales team with AWS or ISV opportunities, such as funding requests, access to partner subject matter experts, and surfacing opportunity blockers
* Maintain constant knowledge of AWS and ISV programs and initiatives; communicate updates to Mission teams
* Requirements
* Experience working in a Channel Sales or Alliance Management role
* Experience working with public Cloud Computing principles and delivery models such as IaaS, SaaS, and DevOps
* Working knowledge of AWS sales is preferred
* Ability to work with Salesforce or a similar sales management tool
* Ability to work independently in a high-growth business environment
* Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large groups
* Must be customer service oriented and believe in teamwork, collaboration, adaptability & initiative
* Willing and able to travel up to 40%
* AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (to be obtained within 1 year of employment)
* 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. As a Channels Manager, SMB, you will own channel relationship and development with both AWS and AWS Partner ecosystem field teams. This position will be instrumental in expanding and growing our footprint within the AWS ecosystem by cultivating strong relationships with key AWS and internal Mission team stakeholders. This is a national position and is 100% remote and will require up to 40% travel.
* Responsibilities
* Lead regular cadence meetings and quarterly business reviews with AWS and Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partners
* Maintain partner sales portals and own a joint pipeline of channel-sourced opportunities
* Evangelize Mission Cloud's capabilities to AWS and ISV field teams and educate partners on new go-to-market strategies
* Work with AWS and ISV marketing teams to execute local and virtual events
* Tracking ROI and funnel contribution from AWS and partner ISVs
* Support Mission Sales team with AWS or ISV opportunities, such as funding requests, access to partner subject matter experts, and surfacing opportunity blockers
* Maintain constant knowledge of AWS and ISV programs and initiatives; communicate updates to Mission teams
* Requirements
* Experience working in a Channel Sales or Alliance Management role
* Experience working with public Cloud Computing principles and delivery models such as IaaS, SaaS, and DevOps
* Working knowledge of AWS sales is preferred
* Ability to work with Salesforce or a similar sales management tool
* Ability to work independently in a high-growth business environment
* Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large groups
* Must be customer service oriented and believe in teamwork, collaboration, adaptability & initiative
* Willing and able to travel up to 40%
* AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (to be obtained within 1 year of employment)
* 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).
Top Skills
Aws,Iaas,Saas,Devops,Salesforce,Aws Cloud Practitioner
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
625 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Similar Jobs at CDW
Information Technology
Design and lead pre-sales IBM Power system solutions, size/configure Power and IBM storage (FlashSystem, DS8K), mentor solution architects, create training/materials, scope SOWs, and support sales strategy and customer engagements to drive new opportunities.
Top Skills:
Ibm Power,Aix,Iseries,Ibm Econfig,Ibm Flashsystem,Ibm Ds8K,Ibm Storage,Cisco Storage Networking,Broadcom Storage Networking
Information Technology
Lead sales of CDW Security services and products through full lifecycle management: strategic account planning, opportunity qualification, relationship-building, partnering with services and OEMs, pipeline forecasting, mentoring junior sellers, and representing CDW at industry events to drive revenue and market presence.
Top Skills:
Salesforce,Identity And Access Management,Security Program Development,Privacy,Risk And Compliance,Third-Party Risk Management,Threat And Vulnerability Management,Cyber Workforce Development,Cloud Security,Secure Infrastructure,Physical Security,Emerging Security Technologies
Information Technology
Hands‑on senior engineer to design, deploy, and operate enterprise data protection capabilities (Microsoft Purview, DLP, DSPM). Responsibilities include data discovery, classification, labeling, encryption, detection logic, integration with identity/endpoint/SIEM, incident support, automation, and cross‑functional partnership to reduce data exposure and improve control effectiveness.
Top Skills:
Microsoft Purview,Data Security Posture Management (Dspm),Dlp,Information Protection,Regular Expressions,Edm Classifiers,Siem,Endpoint Platforms,Identity Platforms,Aws,Gcp,Encryption,Saas,Cloud
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
