We are seeking a Director of Sales for a full time position with our client in Fremont, CA. This position is direct hire with this client, so no 3rd parties will be accepted. Experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Data Centers is required.

Job Description
The Senior Sales Director will be responsible for AI data centers, co-location (Co-Lo) data centers, cloud computing centers, and enterprise data centers. This role involves developing, leading, and executing business strategies to drive profitability, sales growth, and gross profit annually. The director will lead a sales team and collaborate with cross-functional internal and external teams, including Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Field Service Engineering , to deliver best-in-market solutions.

Responsibilities
* Lead a team of sales professionals to exceed customer expectations and achieve profitable portfolio growth each year, in collaboration with R&D, Procurement, Product/Project Management, Operations, and Field Service Engineering team.
* Develop, communicate, and implement strategies to exceed sales targets and goals.
* Secure new business by targeting key accounts and developing innovative solutions that add value for customers and displace competitors.
* Recruit, train, develop, and hold the sales team accountable for delivering results and meeting performance expectations.
* Gather information, develop materials, and present capabilities and proposals that demonstrate clients Value-Added Solutions to potential customers, aiming to solve their problems and surpass their current models to close new business.
* Develop close relationships with key executives and other relevant decision-makers at customer accounts.
* Deliver financial metrics that drive and improve financial returns.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications
* 10+ years of sales experience with extensive knowledge in the Data Center Solutions vertical.
* Strong strategic planning capabilities.
* Proven track record of providing custom solutions based on delivering value.
* Up to 50% travel may be necessary.

Work Experience
* 10-15 years of related job experience.
* 5-10 years of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports and identify new talent.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
* Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
* Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills are required.
* Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work-related systems, processes, and challenges.
* Experience interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives.
* Experience planning, managing, and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
* Experience with CRM systems is preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Strong planning and organizational skills are required

Educational Background
* BS required. MBA and MS in engineering is a plus.

Sales Revenue Responsibilities
* Responsible for achieving annual sales revenue of $100M+ for the Sales Director.
* Responsible for achieving annual sales revenue of $500M+ for the Senior Sales Director.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.