Sales Operations Supervisor - SMB West

CDW LLC.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW LLC. is seeking a Sales Operations Supervisor in Tempe, AZ to drive profitable revenue growth across regional sales districts. The role liaison backoffice operations, aligns with OEM partners, and provides strategic guidance to sales leaders.

Primary duties include managing order processes, analyzing data for decisions, and coaching account managers to enhance profitability and efficiency. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree and 2 years of sales process experience required.
• Minimum 1-year CDW experience OR 2 years external sales process management experience required.
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with varied audiences.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to draw actionable recommendations.
• Ability to develop trusted relationships at all levels in an organization.
• Travel up to 10% or as needed to other CDW locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted partnerships with sales management to provide operational oversight.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal CDW departments to resolve order issues.
• Provide actionable insights on Sales Analytics reporting to grow revenue.
• Review month-end open order reports and strategize with account managers to close deals.
• Facilitate resolution of account manager commission miscalculations.
• Support strategic sales initiatives and company goals.
• Coach and train others on operational tasks to preserve profitability.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Sales process

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree

Tools

AS400

SPS order processing

Job description

Description

The purpose of the Sales Operations Supervisor (SOS) is to provide operational management and drive profitablerevenue growth for regional sales district(s). SOS is responsible for navigating operational processes, driving efficiency, and strategizing with sales leaders to build partner and customer relationships. They serve as a liaison and escalationpath for Backoffice departments.

What you will do

• Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems.
• Develop trusted partnerships with sales manager(s) to provide operational management.
• Understand how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives.
• Builds collaborative relationships with internal CDW departments to resolve order issues (e.g. drop shipemergencies, backorder management, bid escalation, etc.).
• Evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a clear manner.
• Strategize with sales managers to build partner and customer relationships that generate businessopportunities.
• Align with strategic OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) partners to organize sales enablement activitiesthat drive growth and profitability for solutions and services.
• Assess and determine the impact of negative gross margin, freight/price adjustment(s), and RMAs (ReturnMerchandise Authorization) to make informed decisions that balance profitability and customer satisfaction, inaccordance with sales leadership guidance.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Strategically resolve escalated customer service issues.
• Provide actionable insight on Sales Analytics reporting to grow revenue.
• Impact team/department subareas whose work activities are closely related by suggesting improvements toexisting processes and solutions to improve efficiency.
• Review month end open order reports and strategize with account managers to determine correct course ofaction to close deals and ensure business stays with CDW.
• Creation and management of backorder reports to determine correct course of action to close deals andensure business stays with CDW.
• Facilitate the resolution of account manager commission miscalculations.
• Support strategic sales initiatives and company goals.
• Provide subject matter guidance and training to others with less experience.
• Provide just-in-time coaching to account managers on operational tasks, maintaining profitability and decision-making skills.
• Determine skill gaps among account managers and work with sales management on development plans.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree and 2 years of sales process experience required.
• Minimum 1-year CDW experience OR 2 years external sales process management experience required.
• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to theaudience.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to understand data findings to draw conclusions and developactionable recommendations.
• Ability to develop trusted relationships (internal and external) at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to the changing needs of the business whilemeeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to proactively collaborate and build relationships, take initiative and creatively problem solve.
• Understanding/appreciation of maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings and client sites.
• Sales process management experience.
• Expert knowledge of AS400 and SPS order processing.
• Deep knowledge of backbone departments, responsibilities, and processes.

Pay range: $68,000 - $90,000 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of $6,000 subject to terms and conditions of plan

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

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differential

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

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.

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.