Leads the Strategic Partner Pricing team, managing pricing programs that improve utilization, profitability, and gross margin. Identifies process improvements and new partner opportunities, analyzes program performance and ROI, resolves exceptions and write-offs with Partner Finance, and develops policies and procedures. The role collaborates with Sales, Finance, Commissions, and other stakeholders while supervising, training, coaching, and developing team members.
Description
The Strategic Partner Pricing Supervisor leads and develops the Strategic Partner Pricing team to maximize utilization and profitability of pricing programs. This role partners across multiple business functions, drives process improvements, and supports gross margin growth through effective pricing program management and partner engagement.
What you will do
* Supervise and develop the Strategic Partner Pricing team to identify, implement, and facilitate pricing programs that optimize utilization and profitability.
* Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that increase operational efficiency.
* Partner with business stakeholders to support economic gross margin growth through pricing programs.
* Identify and assess new pricing program opportunities with partners not currently participating in pricing program processes.
* Guide program analysis and measure pricing program effectiveness, category performance, and return on investment.
* Serve as a liaison between Sales, Finance, Partner Finance, Commissions, EBO, and PPM.
* Work directly with Partner Finance to minimize write-offs and resolve program exceptions.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures as business needs evolve.
* Train, coach, and develop team members.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of experience. OR, 9+ years of work experience required.
* 3+ years of Sales Operations experience.
* 2+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
* Customer Service or Sales experience providing high-level service.
* Negotiation skills.
* Experience working directly with Partners/Manufacturers.
* Experience supervising a team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders including senior leadership.
* Proven analytical skills in analyzing data and complex processes.
* Working knowledge of full life cycle product flow, rebate collection process, and processing front-end rebates.
* Flexibility to manage competing priorities and changing business needs.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others. Pay range: $ 81,000 - $ 113,000 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.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.
The Strategic Partner Pricing Supervisor leads and develops the Strategic Partner Pricing team to maximize utilization and profitability of pricing programs. This role partners across multiple business functions, drives process improvements, and supports gross margin growth through effective pricing program management and partner engagement.
What you will do
* Supervise and develop the Strategic Partner Pricing team to identify, implement, and facilitate pricing programs that optimize utilization and profitability.
* Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions that increase operational efficiency.
* Partner with business stakeholders to support economic gross margin growth through pricing programs.
* Identify and assess new pricing program opportunities with partners not currently participating in pricing program processes.
* Guide program analysis and measure pricing program effectiveness, category performance, and return on investment.
* Serve as a liaison between Sales, Finance, Partner Finance, Commissions, EBO, and PPM.
* Work directly with Partner Finance to minimize write-offs and resolve program exceptions.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures as business needs evolve.
* Train, coach, and develop team members.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of experience. OR, 9+ years of work experience required.
* 3+ years of Sales Operations experience.
* 2+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
* Customer Service or Sales experience providing high-level service.
* Negotiation skills.
* Experience working directly with Partners/Manufacturers.
* Experience supervising a team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders including senior leadership.
* Proven analytical skills in analyzing data and complex processes.
* Working knowledge of full life cycle product flow, rebate collection process, and processing front-end rebates.
* Flexibility to manage competing priorities and changing business needs.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor others. Pay range: $ 81,000 - $ 113,000 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.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.
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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