Product Manager, Microsoft AI Solutions

CDW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a category-focused marketer to drive revenue and profitability for a designated product portfolio. You will manage pricing, promotions, and competitive positioning while developing marketing plans and acting as the subject matter expert for your products.

You will forecast sales, align with vendors, maximize co-op funds, and build strong cross-functional relationships to achieve category goals and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years in sales/merchandising/product management/category management/marketing OR 9 years of experience in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and profitability for the assigned product category.
• Manage product, promotion, price, competitive positioning, and sales awareness.
• Maintain expert knowledge in the product portfolio as the subject matter expert.
• Develop marketing plans for the product portfolio.
• Maximize sales revenue, profit, and vendor co-op and MDF funding for the category.
• Forecast sales volumes and develop category goals; identify opportunities to increase vendor partner sales.

Skills

Product Management

Marketing

Category Management

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

What you’ll do

• Grow revenue and overall profitability for the assigned product category


• Manage product, promotion, price, competitive positioning, and sales awareness


• Maintain expert knowledge in a product portfolio as the subject matter expert


• Develop marketing plans for their product portfolio


• Maximize sales revenue, profit, and vendor co-op for specific product categories through strategic planning and marketing


• Recommend pricing strategies, monitor competitive activity, oversees product information, and identifies customer needs


• Interface with vendors to develop or enhance the marketing of product(s) or product line(s), and manage Co-op and MDF funding


• Manage SKUs per product categories


• Optimize catalog and E-commerce merchandising strategy for the category


• Identify key emerging technologies and partners within the category


• Forecast sales volumes, run product forecasts, and proactively manage measurable category goals


• Analyze industry information to identify opportunities and strategies to increase vendor partner sales within CDW


• Build and maintain successful relationships with partners and act as the liaison and escalation point between CDW and the vendor


• Create annual Business plan for the respective category


• Align and communicate with Segment marketing

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years sales/merchandising/product management/category management/marketing OR 9 years’ experience in sales/merchandising/product management/category management/marketing

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Proven track record in marketing product lines with the ability to manage products through their lifecycle, customer engagement scenarios, and product positioning issues


• Strong understanding of the dynamics of cross-functional teams, with the ability to creatively problem solve


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership


• Demonstrated financial and analytical skills


• Successful history of building and maintaining internal and external partner relationships at all levels


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Compensation

Pay range: $ 90,000 - $ 117,000 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

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-build trust, speak candidly, and work 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. At CDW, we make technology work so people can do great things. We are a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Our coworkers across the globe are working together to bring technology to life for our customers by solving complicated IT business challenges, providing outstanding service, and orchestrating the technology landscape to optimize our customers’ performance.

Our Commitment to AI and Inclusion

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances - not replaces - human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. 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.