Director Sales, Apple Global Account Manager

AMD • Santa Clara, CA

106d

About The Position

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance. We are seeking a highly strategic and innovative Global Account Manager to lead AMD's engagement with Apple. This role will focus on building and expanding the long-term partnership between AMD and Apple—exploring areas of collaboration across data center, AI infrastructure, and advanced silicon technologies. Success requires evolving the relationship beyond transactional engagement into a trusted strategic partnership, fostering joint initiatives that amplify innovation and strengthen AMD's and Apple's global impact.

Requirements

• Proven success leading global strategic accounts in the technology, OEM, or hyperscale space; direct Apple experience and relationships strongly preferred
• Strong technical background in data center CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, and enterprise compute solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build executive relationships that drive strategic alignment and long-term growth
• Experience managing cross-matrix organizations and global teams
• Deep understanding of silicon, cloud, and AI ecosystem trends

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AMD's Apple partnership strategy to expand joint value creation, market influence, and ecosystem impact
• Develop and maintain deep relationships with Apple executives, architecture teams, and procurement leaders to align long-term strategies
• Collaborate on co-innovation opportunities where AMD technologies can complement Apple's roadmap in AI, high-performance compute, and silicon infrastructure
• Position AMD as a trusted technology partner through thought leadership, joint initiatives, and innovation alignment
• Lead and inspire geographically dispersed account teams, setting clear objectives, driving accountability, and ensuring alignment across AMD's global sales organization
• Mentor and develop high-performing sales talent to strengthen AMD's bench and succession pipeline
• Explore opportunities for AMD CPUs, GPUs, and accelerators to support Apple's enterprise, AI, or data center initiatives
• Influence AMD product development and go-to-market strategies by deeply understanding Apple's compute and ecosystem requirements
• Provide competitive insights and create differentiated positioning to align AMD technology with Apple's innovation priorities
• Partner with AMD global business units, engineering, and marketing to deliver joint value to Apple
• Engage with Apple's broader ecosystem—including channel, cloud, and manufacturing partners—to expand influence and collaboration touchpoints
• Support joint initiatives in key workload areas such as AI infrastructure, enterprise compute, and advanced packaging
• Deliver measurable growth in joint initiatives, design wins, and strategic engagements
• Track and report on KPIs, program ROI, and ecosystem alignment progress
• Ensure seamless execution of account strategies, from executive vision to tactical delivery

Benefits

• AMD benefits at a glance

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree