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About Supermicro

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Req ID: 26735

About Supermicro

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary

Supermicro Computer, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sales Director to lead Federal sales efforts in a high-impact, revenue-generating role. This position is dedicated to acquiring and expanding business within the Federal Government sector, with a focus on key technology areas such as AI/ML, Storage, and Enterprise Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a strategic hunter, skilled at identifying and securing new opportunities within Federal agencies and government-related organizations.

The Sales Director will play a critical role in driving top-line growth through proactive engagement with Federal customers, aligning Supermicro's high-performance and scalable solutions to meet mission-critical requirements. Success in this role will require a deep understanding of the Federal procurement process, contracting vehicles, and regulatory frameworks.

This individual will also be responsible for maintaining the quality, efficiency, and integrity of Supermicro’s sales process by leading strategic go-to-market (GTM) initiatives within the Federal vertical. The role includes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Program Management teams to ensure seamless customer execution and long-term success.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Federal technology sales, be highly proficient in navigating complex sales cycles, and possess strong relationships within the Federal ecosystem.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop new accounts in the assigned region by proactively engaging Federal customers
• Identify and qualify new opportunities in emerging markets, especially in AI/ML workloads, scalable storage solutions, and enterprise IT modernization
• Responsible for outbound cold calls and engagement with potential customers such as System Integrators, VARs, OEMs, and end-users in targeted sectors
• Create and maintain focused target lists for vertical and technology-specific markets
• Initiate and drive outbound direct and indirect customer outreach strategies, positioning Supermicro’s solutions as value-added offerings
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding technical and business needs, overcoming objections, and delivering superior customer service
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely inventory tracking, pricing negotiations, order fulfillment, and resolution of credit or return issues
• Communicate regularly with customers regarding product updates, roadmap alignment, and strategic marketing initiatives to support account growth
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or similar fields preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of sales experience in the computer market industries including: cold calling, lead qualifying, ability to negotiate contracts and close deals preferred
• Passionate for sales activities
• Experience tracking and reporting data on lead activity
• Successful experience selling technology into corporate accounts
• Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines, cultures and geographies
• Track record of successful, credible cold calling and follow-up to executives and decision makers within an organization
• Good understanding of OEM, Web 2.0, Larger Enterprise, and Data Center market
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas: pre-call planning, opportunity qualification and objection handling, call structure and control, time and territory management
• Experience entering, tracking, and reporting data on lead activity
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Proficient in English in speaking and writing; bilingual will be a plus
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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