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3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

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Christine Leahy

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3.0
Oct 5, 2012

Account Manager

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Pros

Great environment, great sales experience, and a very young work force here. If you're looking to get into the sales business, the training and experience you get from CDW is a great starting point.

Cons

The pay is terrible at first. The base salary is garbage, and never changes no matter how long you're with the company. The only way you can really make good to great money, is if you get good accounts, or get lucky on some big orders. If you get on a team that has tenured people on it, you're pretty much screwed.

2.0
Oct 2, 2012

Keep Chasing The Carrot

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Pros

Strong Brand Name - Vendor Relationships and Sales Support - Internal CRM System.

Cons

No career paths, constant taking of your accounts once you have built relationships. You cannot be competitive because CDW adds so many adders into the "landed cost" that you cant make any money. They increase your goal every month, if you don't hit 80% of you goal, THEY DON'T PAY YOU ANYTHING. They honestly only care about the bottom line and the well being of the sales rep is constantly compromised. You are constantly watched and metrics are placed on about everything you do. Its the Sales Rep vs. The Company and the Customer hurts more than anyone.

3.0
Sep 19, 2012
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Pros

Extensive training, great learning environment and fun place to work

Cons

Starting base salary is way too low. The commision structure greatly benefits those who have been for 2-3 years but it make it really tough the first couple years.

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