CPU Sales Specialist (CSS), EMEA Embedded

We are looking for a CPU Sales Specialist (CSS) to join our EMEA Embedded team and help accelerate the growth of AMD’s x86 Embedded business across the region.

This is a highly collaborative, customer and partner-facing role where you will develop new business opportunities, strengthen relationships with ODMs and distribution partners, and build and execute strategies to grow AMD’s embedded presence across EMEA. You will work closely with AMD Channel and Direct Sales teams, Embedded Segment Leads, the Business Unit, distribution partners and ODMs to develop a strong opportunity pipeline and expand AMD’s reach into new and existing accounts.

The role also offers the opportunity to support emerging areas including robotics and AI solutions, working with the AMD Robotics Partner Network and promoting AMD Robotics and Kria AI solutions across the region., * Build and execute a strategy to develop and grow AMD’s x86 Embedded business across the EMEA channel.

• Identify, develop and grow new accounts across both chip-down and ODM business models.
• Build strong relationships with customers, ODMs, distribution partners and other key ecosystem stakeholders.
• Develop account plans and conduct regular opportunity and pipeline reviews.
• Work closely with AMD Channel and Direct Sales teams and distribution partners to grow x86 Embedded revenue and develop the opportunity pipeline.
• Facilitate and strengthen relationships between ODMs and AMD’s distribution partners.
• Collaborate closely with ODM partners to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Partner with AMD Embedded Segment Leads and the Business Unit to understand and effectively position the x86 product portfolio and roadmap.
• Support AMD’s global ODM strategy across the EMEA region.
• Identify and communicate gaps in AMD’s product portfolio and available ODM platforms.
• Promote AMD Robotics and Kria AI solutions in collaboration with the AMD Robotics Partner Network.
• Drive regional x86-focused events, including AMD-supported, ODM and distribution partner events.
• Deliver and support regional partner and customer training activities.
• Maintain strong visibility of market developments, customer requirements and emerging business opportunities across the EMEA Embedded ecosystem.

You are a commercially minded sales professional with a strong understanding of the x86 embedded ecosystem in EMEA and experience developing business through ODM and channel partnerships.

You are comfortable building relationships across customers, partners and internal teams and can translate market opportunities into actionable account and growth strategies. You are proactive, collaborative and confident working across different countries and cultures.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, together with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, highly matrixed environment., * Strong experience developing x86 Embedded business within the EMEA market.

• Demonstrated experience developing business with x86 ODM partners.
• Knowledge of the embedded computing ecosystem, including ODM, distribution and channel business models.
• Experience developing account strategies, opportunity pipelines and new customer relationships.
• Strong customer-facing, relationship-building and business development skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with sales, product, business unit and partner organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and teamwork skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently across EMEA, approximately 50% of the time.
• Exposure to robotics, AI, edge computing or related embedded applications would be an advantage.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent relevant commercial or technical experience within the semiconductor or embedded technology industry is also valued.

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences, from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary.

When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges, striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career., AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.