Account Representative - Chicago - Start Date of September 15, 2025

CDW; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an entry-level Account Representative in Chicago. In this role, you will engage with IT decision-makers to offer technology solutions while benefiting from a comprehensive training program and support. With unlimited earning potential and opportunities for career progression, this position is ideal for self-motivated individuals looking to make an impact in technology sales.

Benefits

Unlimited earning potential

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in technology or sales preferred.
• Willingness to participate in a long-term training program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new customers and grow business.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Educate customers on technology solutions.

Skills

Self-motivation

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Account Representative - Chicago - Start Date of September 15, 2025

Account Representative - Chicago - Start Date of September 15, 2025

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.

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.

Job Description

Sales Representative – Hybrid Work Model

For an outstanding, entry-level inside sales opportunity with no end to what you can achieve, think CDW. We’re a Fortune 200 leader and technology expert companies turn to most to solve all their IT needs and challenges. A technology sales job at CDW is rewarding and exciting as we put you on the fast-track, selling some of the most innovative technology brands in the IT industry.

As an entry-level Sales Representative, you’ll collaborate directly with a variety of IT decision makers to improve their technology infrastructure and boost their efficiency. Whether an organization needs a single tablet or an entire virtual environment, you’ll have the sales training, mentoring, tools and resources to connect with your customers and solve their most complex IT challenges.

You’ll become proficient with CDW’s extensive portfolio of products, services and solutions through our interactive instructor-led learning and receive cutting-edge, on-the-job sales training to effectively develop and prepare you for your CDW career in technology sales.You’ll have access to resources such as your manager, sales coaches, instructors, and others to help you strategically craft and build consultative relationships with customers. You’ll quickly learn that all sales opportunities at CDW are a chance to forge a relationship, rather than complete a transaction. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a trusted technology consultant and advisor for your customers.

At CDW, We’re Better Together. Our Account Representative training program is a hybrid work model, including both in-person and remote work. This will allow you to make true coworker connections and it brings everyone together for moments that matter. CDW Account Representatives are required to be in-office during their first and eighth weeks of training, as well as on specified in-office days for all other weeks.

• Subject to change based on business needs and evaluation.
  
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Prospect for new customers through a high volume of customer touchpoints to effectively grow your book of business
• Build, grow and maintain positive relationships with your customers
• Research current and potential customers to understand their business, and educate them on the value of working with CDW
• Educate, strategize and successfully sell the industry’s top technology products, services and solutions
• Collaborate with peers and industry partners to bring the best technology solutions to your customers
  
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Self-motivation, strong ambition and interest in directly impacting the business landscape through technology solutions
• Dedication and commitment to a long-term sales training program
• Passion for relationship building, creative problem-solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate resiliency in adverse situations
• Natural curiosity and a desire to learn, grow and develop your sales and technology skillset
• Ability to develop lasting customer relationships
  
  
  

Qualifications

Preferred experience

• Work experience in industries such as: technology, retail, restaurant, hotel, fitness and/or any sales experience
• Experience working or interacting with people, for example: community involvement, student organizations/clubs, internships and/or sport
  
  
  

Why CDW

• Unlimited earning potential: base salary plus uncapped commissions upon successful completion of paid training
• Incredible potential for career progression and advancement for motivated performers
• Community involvement opportunities and our charitable match program
• Comprehensive benefits package along with perks and incentives based on sales performance
• Culture of belonging and inclusion with amazing coworkers and inspiring leadership
  
  
  

About Us

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider to business, government, education, and healthcare organizations across the globe. 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 your long-term, full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner. We have the experience, expertise, scale, relationships and deep industry knowledge to bring just about any vision to life. Together, we can deliver the full promise of what technology can do.Together, we Make Amazing Happen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as aprotected veteran.

Salary range: $35,000 plus commission, depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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