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Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
Supermicro Computer is looking for an experienced Strategic Business Development Director who can help grow our market share. The ideal candidate mustbe able to step in and sell Supermicro's product portfolio into targeted vertical markets, build and manage individual resources and thrive in a challenging environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Develop strategic sales goals
• Qualify leads and creating target lists of enterprise or data center accounts
• Seek potential customers (e.g., Corporate Customers, Value-Added Resellers, OEMs) through cold calling and follow-up customer visits
• Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows to generate leads
• Strategically position Supermicros products and services
• Develop customer relationships and maintain/manage accounts
• Expand existing client accounts for retention and growth
• Negotiate various types of contracts
• Manage day-to-day sales operations
• Negotiate sales pricing, monitoring orders, facilitating credit issues and negotiating sales returns
Qualifications:
• BA or BS in Business Administration or related field
• 15+ years of experience with selling hardware solutions to, channel, data center or enterprise accounts (prior software sales will be considered)
• Successful track record with credible cold calling and follow up with key decision makers
• Strong team player
• Prior experience selling technology into corporate accounts
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas: pre-call planning, opportunity qualification and objection handling, call structure and control, time and territory management
• Strong persuasive and negotiating skills
• Extremely proactive, highly organized, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks
• Professionalism combined with a passion for creativity
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and diverse culture
• Must have a strong background in selling X86 Architecture
Salary Range
$156,000 - $197,000
The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
