As a Strategic Programs Intern, you will be responsible for providing support and understanding the bids and proposals process at CDW. We will give you the opportunity to work directly with key internal resources to collaborate on projects that directly affect the business.

What you’ll do:

• Shadow coworkers within Proposals Team, Contracts Negotiation, Services Contracts Team and Program Management to gain an understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop knowledge of customer contracting and our model for support.
• Learn how Requests For Proposals (RFPs) drive business with our customers.
• Administer an assigned project (i.e. proposal content creation, template library, etc) to enhance compliance, accuracy, and efficiency related to preparing written responses to bids and proposals that position CDW for success. Provide regular updates on project progress. 

The 2024 Summer Internship Program will run from May 2024 to August 2024

What we’re looking for: 

• Currently enrolled students with a graduation date of December 2024 or April 2025

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Someone who is self-motivated and driven to get results and make an impact while utilizing strong written and verbal skills to communicate effectively.
• Availability to work a 40-hour week within standard business hours throughout the summer.
• Someone who is team oriented and able to develop positive relationships with coworkers and other partners involved.
• General computer and email proficiency
• Authorization to work in Canada without sponsorship as a full-time coworker.

Who we are:

CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced startups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. 

What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers.

CDW is not only the People Who Get IT, but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self—and your best ideas—to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving—and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The well-being of our employees is essential to us. CDW offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision coverage, coworker stock purchase program, paid vacation time and sick days, RRSP/DPSP and DPSP match, tuition reimbursement, coworker discounts and other generous perks.

Salary range: $22-$24, depending on experience and skill set
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials