OEM Sales Director
At a glance
Leadership Sales Leadership role at NVIDIA. US, CA, Santa Clara · full-time · $296,000–$448,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead a cross-functional team that expands an OEM partner’s NVIDIA portfolio and sales results
- Build executive, sales, and engineering relationships while advancing partner adoption of NVIDIA technologies
- Create go-to-market and growth plans, then coordinate account teams and business units around shared targets
- Support major strategic deals, sales-marketing alignment, product roadmap sessions, and monthly partner forecasts
- Guide partner compliance and complete server design qualifications with NVIDIA program teams
What you bring
- At least fifteen years leading OEM sales, including a record of reaching objectives and surpassing revenue targets
- At least five years managing teams, with experience setting standards, metrics, and partner practice improvements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent background, plus strong knowledge of enterprise data center ecosystems
- Deep familiarity with AI compute, NVIDIA GPU servers and networking, storage, security, and SMCI business models
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior OEM sales leader who can operate in a complex organization, influence C-suite buyers, and close complicated sales cycles. The role calls for someone who can lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cross-functional team while working with partner and NVIDIA teams. The stated cash compensation range is $296,000 to $448,500 annually, with base and variable components, equity, and benefits.
From the employer
Are you ready to see why NVIDIA is like no place you've ever worked? We seek an individual who thrives in a complex organization, has a proven record of helping partners succeed, and is eager to shape the future of accelerated computing!
We seek an experienced OEM Sales Leader with a proven record of meeting key objectives and exceeding revenue targets in a partner-led sales model. The ideal candidate builds strong C-suite relationships, brings deep technical knowledge of the AI compute industry including NVIDIA GPU servers and networking, understands storage and security, and can lead a cross-functional sales team.
What you'll be doing:
The OEM Sales Director will lead a group passionate about growing your partner’s NVIDIA portfolio. You will accelerate adoption of NVIDIA technologies and align the partner’s objectives with NVIDIA’s priorities across the vertical markets we serve.
Lead a cross-functional team to grow the OEM business. Strengthening the partner relationships with C-suite executives, partner sales and engineering teams.
Develop, define, and implement go-to-market and growth strategies that achieve sales goals and business objectives.
Partner closely with NVIDIA Sales Account Managers and business unit teams to achieve shared goals. Supporting where needed to close large strategic opportunities.
Hold regular sales and marketing synchronization meetings to align with NVIDIA objectives.
Lead NVIDIA product roadmap update meetings.
Drive partner compliance with NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) requirements.
Work closely with NVIDIA’s Customer Program Management team to complete required partner server design qualifications.
Collaborate with the NVIDIA Partner Marketing Manager to develop and complete partner marketing plans.
Provide monthly partner product forecasts.
What we need to see:
15+ overall years of OEM sales leadership experience.
5+ years of team leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of enterprise data center ecosystems.
Set performance standards, define metrics, and advance partner practice development.
Deep understanding of SMCI business models.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving organization.
Experience leading and closing complex sales cycles with C-suite decision-makers.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 296,000 USD - 448,500 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 22, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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