Super Micro Computer, Inc

Director, Sales

Super Micro Computer, Inc$142K — $235K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 12+ years of sales experience in computer industries, particularly with cold calling and contract negotiation
  • Strong passion for sales activities
  • Proven experience in tracking and reporting lead activity
  • Successful history selling technology to corporate accounts
  • Excellent communication skills across diverse cultures and geographies
  • Demonstrated expertise in cold calling and engaging with decision makers
  • Understanding of OEM, Web 2.0, Enterprise, and Data Center markets
  • Proficient in pre-call planning and opportunity qualification

Responsibilities

  • Develop new customer accounts in the assigned region
  • Target customers in Government, Data centers/Cloud, Gaming, and HPC
  • Conduct outbound cold calls to System Integrators, VARs, and OEMs
  • Identify and prioritize new account opportunities and create vertical market target lists
  • Manage customer relationships and enhance service through effective communication
  • Qualify sales opportunities and curate target lists for specific markets
  • Negotiate pricing, handle inventory issues, and streamline order processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for bonus and equity award programs
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29305

Job Summary:

Supermicro Computer, Inc. is looking for a Director, Sales responsible for maintaining the quality, efficiency, and integrity of Supermicro's sales process through various means of marketing activities and working with cross functional teams, including Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Programs. This position evaluates new and existing opportunities for the company's computing solutions and works with prospects to understand their needs and goals -ultimately negotiating the terms of a successful partnership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
  • Develop new accounts in the region assigned
  • Approach customers in Government, Data centers/Cloud, Gaming, and HPC
  • Responsible for outbound cold calls and potential customers (e.g. System Integrators, VARs, OEMs)
  • Identify and develop new accounts, create target lists for vertical markets
  • Initiate outbound calls direct and indirect to potential customers
  • Successfully manage, overcome objections, and create superior customer service relationship
  • Qualify opportunities; create target list for vertical market
  • Develop relationship with strong communications regarding product and marketing information
  • Monitor inventory, negotiate price, enter and monitor orders, facilitate credit issues and negotiate returns


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or similar fields preferred
  • Minimum of 12 years of sales experience in the computer market industries including: cold calling, lead qualifying, ability to negotiate contracts and close deals preferred
  • Passionate for sales activities
  • Experience tracking and reporting data on lead activity
  • Successful experience selling technology into corporate accounts
  • Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies
  • Track record of successful, credible cold calling and follow-up to executives and decision makers within an organization
  • Good understanding of OEM, Web 2.0, Larger Enterprise, and Data Center market
  • Demonstrated ability in the following areas: pre-call planning, opportunity qualification and objection handling, call structure and control, time and territory management
  • Experience entering, tracking, and reporting data on lead activity
  • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Proficient in English in speaking and writing; bilingual will be a plus


Salary Range

$142,000 - $235,000

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.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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