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Sr. Sales Manager

Super Micro Computer supermicro.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026
San Jose Senior Sales Leadership

At a glance

Senior Sales Leadership role at Super Micro Computer. San Jose · $111,000–$178,000 base.

SalaryStated by Super Micro Computer
$111,000 – $178,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSales Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Jose
Base pay$111,000–$178,000
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build the customer base across government, data center, cloud, AI, and HPC accounts
  • Use outbound calls to reach system integrators, VARs, OEMs, and other prospective buyers
  • Qualify opportunities, assemble vertical-market target lists, and develop customer relationships
  • Handle inventory checks, pricing negotiations, orders, credit concerns, and product returns
  • Track lead activity, produce reports, and consistently deliver assigned leads and quota

What you bring

  • At least eight years selling servers is preferred for this role
  • A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field is preferred
  • You communicate clearly in written, verbal, and presentation settings across disciplines and cultures
  • You bring strong English skills, with a second language considered a plus
  • You can manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay detail-focused while pursuing results

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior sales role centered on new customer development, outbound prospecting, quota delivery, and operational follow-through. The job is based in San Jose and involves working with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Programs. Compensation is listed at $111,000 to $178,000 per year, with possible bonus and equity programs.

From the employer

Job Req ID: 30192

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 currently seeking a Sr. Sales Manager responsible for successfully expanding Supermicro's customer base in targeted areas. Sr. Sales Manager will also be responsible for maintaining the quality, efficiency, and integrity of Supermicro's sales process through various means of marketing activities and working with cross functional teams - including Engineering, Finance, Logistics, and Programs. If you have a passion for sales, generating new leads and surpassing revenue goals, further your career with Supermicro!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Approach customers in Government, Data centers/Cloud, AI, HPC

• Responsible for outbound cold calls and potential customers, e.g. System integrators, VARs, OEMs

• Qualify opportunities; create target lists for vertical markets

• Develop relationships, communicate product and market information

• Monitor inventory, negotiate prices, enter and monitor order start, facilitate credit issues and negotiate returns

• Develop supervisor customer service relationships with prospects

• Consistently achieve lead and quota

• Produce reports as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, engineering or similar fields preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in a server sales environment preferred
  • Passionate for sales activities
  • Able to work positively under deadlines and constraints, result-oriented and attentive to detail
  • Multi-task and time management skills are a must
  • Consistently meeting/exceeding assigned jobs/goals in timely manner
  • Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines and cultures; demonstrated communication skills-written, verbal presentation
  • Experience tracking and reporting data on lead activity
  • Strong written and verbal skills in English are a must, proficiency in 2nd language is a plus
  • Multi-task and time management skills are a must

Salary Range

$111,000 - $178,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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