Director Sales, Apple Global Account Manager

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THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly strategic and innovative Global Account Manager to lead AMD's engagement with Apple. This role will focus on building and expanding the long-term partnership between AMD and Apple—exploring areas of collaboration across data center, AI infrastructure, and advanced silicon technologies. Success requires evolving the relationship beyond transactional engagement into a trusted strategic partnership, fostering joint initiatives that amplify innovation and strengthen AMD's and Apple's global impact.
THE PERSON: Does this sound like you? We'd love to talk!
Relentless drive to “win,” balanced with strong business judgment
High level of confidence, maturity, and integrity
Executive presence with the ability to influence at the CxO level
Trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders, operating with transparency and accountability
Exceptional listener who translates customer vision into actionable strategies
Visionary strategist who thrives in shaping partnerships and ecosystems
Inspirational leader who empowers, mentors, and develops high-performing global teams
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Account Leadership
Define and lead AMD's Apple partnership strategy to expand joint value creation, market influence, and ecosystem impact
Develop and maintain deep relationships with Apple executives, architecture teams, and procurement leaders to align long-term strategies
Collaborate on co-innovation opportunities where AMD technologies can complement Apple's roadmap in AI, high-performance compute, and silicon infrastructure
Position AMD as a trusted technology partner through thought leadership, joint initiatives, and innovation alignment
Lead and inspire geographically dispersed account teams, setting clear objectives, driving accountability, and ensuring alignment across AMD's global sales organization.
Mentor and develop high-performing sales talent to strengthen AMD's bench and succession pipeline.
Technology & Product Alignment
Explore opportunities for AMD CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators to support Apple's enterprise, AI, or data center initiatives
Influence AMD product development and go-to-market strategies by deeply understanding Apple's compute and ecosystem requirements
Provide competitive insights and create differentiated positioning to align AMD technology with Apple's innovation priorities
Cross-Functional & Partner Collaboration
Partner with AMD global business units, engineering, and marketing to deliver joint value to Apple
Engage with Apple's broader ecosystem—including channel, cloud, and manufacturing partners—to expand influence and collaboration touchpoints
Support joint initiatives in key workload areas such as AI infrastructure, enterprise compute, and advanced packaging
Revenue Growth & Operational Execution
Deliver measurable growth in joint initiatives, design wins, and strategic engagements
Track and report on KPIs, program ROI, and ecosystem alignment progress
Ensure seamless execution of account strategies, from executive vision to tactical delivery
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Proven success leading global strategic accounts in the technology, OEM, or hyperscale space; direct Apple experience and relationships strongly preferred
Strong technical background in data center CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, and enterprise compute solutions
Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships that drive strategic alignment and long-term growth
Experience managing cross-matrix organizations and global teams
Deep understanding of silicon, cloud, and AI ecosystem trends
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
MBA preferred
LOCATION: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Location:
Santa Clara
Job Type:
FullTime

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