Channel Program Specialist - AMD HP

MarketStar•MarketStar Texas, TX

3d•$90,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MarketStar is seeking an AMD HP Channel Program Specialist to support its AMD and HP channel business. The role focuses on channel execution, program governance, business insights, and sales operations to accelerate growth of AMD-powered HP commercial PCs. The specialist serves as a key liaison among AMD, HP, distributors, and channel partners, helping execute strategic initiatives, partner programs, inventory management, and performance reporting. This is a field-based position located in Houston, Texas, with regular travel and in-person engagement within an assigned geographic territory. Candidates must reside within the Houston metropolitan area.

Requirements

Solid experience in channel operations, channel sales, partner program management, business development, sales operations, or related technology industry roles.
Strong analytical skills and experience creating executive dashboards, scorecards, business reviews, and performance reports.
Experience managing forecasts, pipeline reporting, inventory analysis, program metrics, and operational business processes.
Ability to work effectively across AMD, HP, distributors, channel partners, and internal stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, CRM platforms, and reporting tools.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
Must reside within the Houston metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

Create and manage channel operations scorecards, quarterly executive dashboards, and AMD partner mix reports to measure business performance and growth.
Deliver quarterly business reviews and executive readouts on AMD mix performance across Smart Buy and Ignite partners.
Provide weekly business updates covering key activities, support requirements, new product introduction progress, and business priorities.
Govern market development funds, incentive programs, funding allocations, and return-on-investment reporting to maximize program effectiveness.
Consolidate and report forecasts, pipeline health, partner activation, training participation, and overall program performance.
Develop and distribute quarterly battlecards, competitive updates, and enablement materials for channel sales teams.
Manage bi-weekly inventory reporting and collaborate with stakeholders to address inventory risks and opportunities.
Coordinate recurring new product introduction planning and synchronization meetings with AMD and category management teams.
Maintain and report on the strategic demo funnel, including monthly reporting and recommendations to AMD stakeholders.
Perform other applicable duties as assigned.