- Experience in a sales and/or management role
- Knowledge of the companys competitive advantages
- The ability to think strategically and beyond the status quo
- Proactive and execution focused leader
- Action and results-orientation with the ability to make decisions quickly
- Skilled in developing and sustaining positive interpersonal relationships, with a consistent track record of influencing in a matrixed environment.
- Creative and innovative in crafting solutions; is results driven with the ability to make decisions quickly.
- Proven experience in program management, sales strategy and operations, preferably in the semiconductor or technology industry.
- Demonstrated track record of success in driving sales growth across go-to-market channels, program coordination, C-suite engagement, strategic business planning, and operational excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Strategy Development:
- Develop and refine sales strategies to drive revenue growth within the GSI business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
- Lead innovation initiatives to realize broader scale and investment attribution.
Collaboration with GSIs:
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at GSIs to drive alignment across key solution and vertical priorities.
- Create and attain joint business plans to achieve business goals, including marketing strategies and partnership models
- Work closely with the GSI executives and teams to align strategies, elevating customer and executive alignment to maximize mutual success across AMD priorities
- Maintain operational excellence of pipeline reporting, partnership fund management, and escalation management, through regular cadences weekly, monthly, quarterly business reviews
- Collaborate with internal and partner teams to plan and execute sales campaigns, workshops, roadshows, events, etc to increase AMD s market awareness to generate opportunities and customer success stories.
- Ensure GSI partnership adheres to AMD legal framework and requirements.
- Oversee existing partner programs and manage the process of onboarding new partner programs
- Recognized voice of customer to influence operations, business unit priorities.
Program Management & Operational Excellence:
- Drive programs, lead and optimize operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement best practices to streamline processes and build rigor to enhance the overall sales workflow.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Leverage data analytics to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of sales strategies (ROI).
Market Intelligence:
- Stay abreast of market trends, be informed on competitor activities, and industry developments.
- Partner with market intelligence teams to inform sales strategies and identify segmentation and growth opportunities.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience in sales strategy and operations, preferably in the semiconductor or technology industry.
- Experience as a trusted advisor and/or proxy leader, to drive organization needs.
- Proven track record of success in driving sales growth and operational excellence.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Demonstrated project and program leadership success
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, using data to drive strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation skills.
- Consistently collaborative style with both internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and in data analysis and presentation.