Cisco Business Development Manager chez CDW

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About the Role

Are you passionate about developing strategic partnerships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment where you can make a measurable impact?

CDW UK, one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic IT services providers, is seeking a high-performing Cisco Sales Specialist to join our growing Cisco Business Unit. With a revenue of over £1.5bn and a diverse customer base across commercial and public sectors, this is your opportunity to influence growth at scale.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving Cisco sales across the CDW customer base, aligning joint business goals between CDW and Cisco, and leading strategic initiatives that accelerate revenue growth.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a sales segment business plan, tracking progress against clear KPIs and milestones

• Drive pipeline growth through proactive identification and expansion of Cisco opportunities

• Work closely with internal sales teams and Cisco account managers to maximise sales alignment

• Act as a Cisco subject matter expert within CDW — promoting joint solutions and technology strategies

• Lead and contribute to customer engagements, including proposals, sales presentations, and QBRs

• Promote and utilise Cisco programs and incentives to boost sales velocity

• Help define and execute strategic marketing and sales campaigns aligned to CDW focus areas

• Stay ahead of market trends and use insights to guide commercial strategy
   

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in sales or business development, ideally within IT or technology sectors

• Strong knowledge of Cisco’s portfolio and a clear understanding of how its technologies address business needs

• A “hunter” mindset — self-driven, persistent, and proactive in building pipeline and closing deals

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business outcomes and sales cycles

• Experience managing strategic customer engagements (e.g. QBRs, business alignment sessions)

• Ability to communicate technical and commercial value propositions clearly

• Entrepreneurial, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for driving success
   

Key Traits for Success

• Strategic thinker with commercial agility

• Collaborative and customer-focused

• Highly proactive and adaptable

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

• Confident problem solver with high emotional intelligence

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.