Business Development Operations Lead

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The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Analyst to drive sell-through of AMD's existing server platforms with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) that sell through distribution and/or end customers direct. This role focuses on converting AMD collateral and tools into executable, account-level business development plans with ODMs and AMD Global Account Managers (GAMs), training partner sales and marketing teams to use those tools, and leading joint pursuit activities that close business.

You will rapidly understand each ODM's products, customers, go-to-market model, and competitive positions, then co-develop detailed, measurable plans to increase EPYC sales through ODM solutions sales. This is a highly relationship-driven, cross-functional role partnering with GAMs, regional sales, product marketing, finance, legal, engineering, and equivalent ODM stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a breadth of abilities and skills, including CPU product knowledge, server architecture awareness, strong marketing and presentation skills, solid understanding of customers' business and decision makers, and strong team leadership to drive progress on each account. Most importantly, you are the business leader for your accounts, contributing to strategy, setting direction, and achieving success in all facets.

Key Functions:

* Own sell-through strategy and business performance for assigned ODM accounts, act as AMD's daily business lead for the account.

* Develop detailed joint business development plans with the AMD GAM and the ODM's marketing or sales lead: target accounts, value propositions, pricing/packaging guidance, sales motions, campaign timing, roles & responsibilities, and measurable targets.

* Rapidly assimilate and map AMD collateral and tools (solution briefs, decks, datasheets, ROI/TCO calculators, battle cards) to each ODM's product portfolio and target accounts so assets are directly usable in customer engagements.

* Translate AMD platform technical features into customer-centric TCO/value narratives and competitive differentiation that ODM sellers can present credibly to end customers and procurement teams.

* Translate AMD platform technical features into customer-centric TCO/value narratives and competitive differentiation that ODM sellers can present credibly to end customers and procurement teams.

* Develop an in depth understanding of ODM's technologies, their strengths, business models, and sales avenues.

* Create and implement sales and marketing programs to grow AMD's business within the channel as well as ODM-Customer direct business. Track whether these programs foster mutual benefit for both parties.

* Advocate internally for product, pricing, or commercial support needed to close priority accounts and drive rapid cross-functional resolution of blockers.

Preferred

Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, business, or equivalent experience.

* Experience in the data center, server, or enterprise infrastructure industry in customer-facing roles (ODM/OEM, enterprise sales, systems integrator, product marketing, or business development).

* Comprehensive understanding of the data center market, buyer segments, and the role ODMs play in designing, selling, and supporting solutions for enterprise customers.

* Strong knowledge of AMD platform capabilities and the ability to position them against competitive CPU/platform offerings from both OEM/ODM…