**Why WWT?**
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class
partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions.

Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents.

Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
**What will you be doing?**
World Wide Technology (WWT) is experiencing significant growth and currently has an opportunity available to join our Vertical Business Development organization in the role of Industry Advisor, Manufacturing & Distribution. WWT provides Digital Transformation solutions for our Manufacturing & Distribution customers that include: Digital Transformation / Modernization / Industry 4.0 Strategy Consulting
AI & Data Analytics
Converged IT/OT Technology Infrastructure & Architectures
Industrial Cybersecurity
The Industry Advisor role is integral to the entire lifecycle of our customer engagements, from pre-sales to delivery, including: Engaging key lines of business stakeholders to identify business & operational needs
Translating business & operational needs into technology requirements
Architect solution framework that aligns WWT offerings to needs of the business
Collaborate with WWT architects and engineers to formalize low-level solution details
Industry "Voice" for WWT delivery teams during project planning, solution implementation, integration and startup
We are looking for a leader in manufacturing and/or distribution operations with experience that spans Industrial Operations and Information Technology. A successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, creative and nimble, have a passion for learning, and will have experience designing technology solutions for manufacturing and distribution operations.

They will have strong business acumen and communication skills -- with a proven track record of building consultative relationships with teammates and clients.

In addition to customer-facing engagements, the Industry Advisor will be instrumental in the development of new technology and service solutions that enhance the overall WWT portfolio of offerings, promote the business relevance of WWT, and align to serve the best interests of our customers.
**Responsibilities**
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**Consultative Sales Engagements & Solution Architecture**
Assist our sales teams in the strategic identification and qualification of sales opportunities
Collaborate with sales to support key account planning initiatives




Engage customers to identify and define key business imperatives / challenges
Develop solution architecture that aligns appropriate technologies & services with business needs
Collaborate with relevant WWT science, technology and services practices to finalize the detailed solution and services required to deliver
Present proposed solutions, how they address customer needs, and expected outcomes
**Industry Advisor to WWT Delivery Teams**
Advise program and project management teams on development of viable execution plans that align to specific needs and nuances of manufacturing environments (i.e.: working around shutdown and maintenance windows, etc.)
Advise field consultants and delivery engineers where appropriate
Engage customer line of business stakeholders during solution delivery to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Collaborate and communicate effectively across WWT stakeholders to promote execution excellence and foster solid, growing relationships with customers
**Passion for Learning**
Work closely with CSE (Consulting Systems Engineers) and TA's (Technical Architect's) to understand the benefits of our technical solutions
Learn (and teach others) how our information technology solutions address industrial / operations challenges in manufacturing and distribution.

Remain current on the latest OEMs (examples include Cisco, NVIDIA, Dell, Rockwell, Siemens) technologies through participation in both internal and external training
Remain current in understanding competitive market positioning
**Industry Thought Leadership**
Serve as a brand evangelist and thought leader
Remain current on the rapidly changing Manufacturing business landscape
Actively participate in select Industry Trade Shows
Provide ongoing internal sales training and education for industry-relevant WWT solutions
Remain current on the manufacturing & distribution regulatory, operations and business landscape
**Solution Portfolio Development**
Identify trending needs with our clients and within the industry
Engage established, emerging and potential OEM partners to identify relevant technology solutions
Engage WWT science, technology and services practices to evaluate and develop new offerings
**Q**
**ualifications**
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Based in the Toronto, Ontario area
7+ years technology leadership experience: Leading / Operating / Supporting manufacturing and/or distribution environments
Developing information technology solutions and applying to industrial operations
Experience in process manufacturing industries is aplus (i.e.: pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, food & beverage, etc.)
Ability to work through uncertainty and incomplete data sets
Ability to extract and synthesize relevant information from various sources and provide insights to internal and external customers based on those sources
Ability to work independently yet collaborate well with teams across the organization
Experience in data analysis, financial analysis, process design, and general system knowledge
Strong organizational and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)




Robust relationship building skills
Ability to travel up to 20-50% -- generally planned, but occasionally on short notice
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $204,000.00 to $239,000.00 Canadian dollar annually.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs.

The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Want to learn more about World Wide Technology? Check us out on our platform:
**wwt.com**
The well-being of WWT employees is essential.

When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best.

We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits.

For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication.

Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring
process, please let your WWT Recruiter know.

The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email
**[email protected] **
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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