Datacenter Technical Sales Specialist - Pacific Northwest

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will be at the forefront of driving Intel's technical solutions to solve complex challenges for our customers and partners. Your role is pivotal in bridging the gap between technology and business, as you will act as a trusted advisor to Intel sales teams, external partners, and end customers. By leveraging your technical expertise and deep understanding of Intel's datacenter product portfolio, you will collaborate with decision-makers to influence purchasing decisions, deliver tailored solutions, and facilitate customer design wins. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by championing Intel's vision, value, and strategy in an ever-evolving market. Key Responsibilities Partner with Intel sales professionals to co-own relationships with customer and partner decision-makers, driving the adoption of Intel's datacenter solutions by addressing technical requirements and presenting competitive value propositions. Provide ongoing technical support by delivering product briefings, use-case-based benchmarks, proof of concepts and customer-driven technical incubations. Represent the voice of the customer by articulating business use cases and technical needs to product development teams, influencing Intel's datacenter roadmap and program deliverables. Act as a thought leader and advisor to technical sales teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Intel's datacenter product portfolio and competitive landscape. Plan and implement training roadmaps, schedules, and materials to enhance the technical knowledge of internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate product and program updates for customers, partners, and field sales teams to ensure alignment with Intel's offerings and roadmap. Qualifications: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship nor relocation assistance. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or BS degree in a relevant technical field. 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years with a Master's degree, or 2+ years with a PhD. Strong proficiency in customer needs analysis, technical requirement definition, and product knowledge within the technology sector. Extensive knowledge of enterprise data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, operating systems, and the deployment, configuration, and support of mission-critical hardware and software solutions. Expertise in technical sales with the ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with information technology trends. Preferred Qualifications Strong preference for candidates to reside in OR, WA, ID or within very close proximity to this region to support local client base. Proven experience in cultivating and managing customer and partner relationships, with a track record of influencing purchasing decisions. Exceptional communication and presentation skills to deliver technical concepts effectively to a range of audiences. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment in a cross-functional environment. Passion for technology and innovation, with a focus on delivering impactful solutions to address customer challenges. Background in implementation of Intel hardware and software solutions related to data center. Join us and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. Take the next step in your career and help Intel drive success in the world of technology. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: Virtual US Additional Locations: Business group: The Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) leverages the product portfolio to drive Intel's revenue growth and market expansion, blending strategic initiatives with dynamic sales efforts to capture and retain customers. SMG is responsible for empowering the sales force with tools and insights needed to close deals and build lasting customer relationships. Sales analytics and market research ensure strategies are both targeted and impactful. In SMG, disciplined execution, creativity, and ambition are celebrated, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel. Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $183,330.00-352,540.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Work Model for this Role This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.The application window for this job posting is expected to end by 07/19/2026 * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. 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