Account Representative - Chicago - September 14th Start Date
About the role
An entry-level inside sales opportunity with a Fortune 200 leader and technology expert company. As a Sales Representative, you'll collaborate directly with IT decision makers to improve their technology infrastructure and boost efficiency. You'll become proficient with CDW's portfolio of products, services and solutions through interactive instructor-led learning and receive on-the-job sales training. You'll have access to resources including managers, sales coaches, instructors, and others to strategically build consultative relationships with customers. The Account Representative training program is a hybrid work model, including both in-person and remote work.
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 We Expect From You
- 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
- 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 sports
Pay
Salary range: $35,000 plus uncapped commission (Year One $53,000 guarantee). Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials.
Benefits
- 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
Schedule
Account Representatives are required to be in-office during their first and eighth weeks of training, as well as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for all other weeks. Subject to change based on business needs and evaluation.
About CDW
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.