Google Education Specialist

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.

Financial Management and Reconciliation

• Oversee financial reconciliation: Manage monthly and quarterly payment verifications and ensure accurate fund allocation.
• Manage fund distribution: Determine appropriate funding sources for invoices and operationalize partner funding initiatives.

Partner Program Management & Compliance

• Manage sales incentives: Oversee the full lifecycle of incentive programs from design and communication to claims processing.
• Administer partner compliance: Track credentials, certifications, and expertise requirements to maintain partner designations.
• Coordinate recognition: Manage partner success stories and oversee the submission process for industry awards.

SKU and Product Data Management

• Coordinate SKU management: Oversee SKU creation and setup.
• Maintain data integrity: Manage product mapping, populate technical specifications, and resolve data discrepancies across systems.

Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Administration

• Manage MDF operations: Oversee the entry and approval of marketing plans and ensure alignment with program guidelines.
• Process fund claims: Collect performance documentation and collaborate with finance to validate costs and finalize submissions.

Reporting and Communication

• Manage business reporting: Generate monthly sales analysis, goal tracking, and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for leadership.
• Direct communications & content: Curate team newsletters and maintain internal knowledge bases (e.g., SharePoint) to ensure accurate documentation.
• Lead brand engagement: Represent the department at industry events and manage communication workflows for operational escalations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; or
• equivalent relevant work experience.
• Required Qualifications or 9 years of experience in sales operations, partner/channel management, or financial administration.
• Experience in business development or educational sales, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reconciliation, budget tracking, or invoice management.
• Experience generating business reports (QBRs, sales analysis) and presenting data to leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Passion for education and a strong belief in the transformative power of technology.
• Background working with technology distributors, resellers, or OEM partner programs (e.g., Google, CDW, Microsoft).
• Ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Pay range: $ 68,000 - $ 90,000, depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan
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.

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.