Sr. Account Manager, AI Sales

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a remote role. preferably based out of Central US major market. The Sr. Account Manager AI Sales serves as a key resource and trusted advisor to OEM customers/partners wanting to deploy AI in their data center and edge sites. This role engages with end users server OEMs and strategic partners in designing and optimizing AI-ready data center environments - providing expertise and best practices in Vertiv thermal power and rack solutions (including control and management of these solutions). Collaborates with Vertiv technical experts on thermal management power and IT physical infrastructure solutions to deliver the completed solution to the customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer-Facing Engagement & Sales Enablement

• Acts as the single point of contact/subject matter expert (SME) for customers evaluating data center infrastructure for AI workloads.
• Engages with IT and facilities leaders as well as operations teams to align AI infrastructure with business objectives.
• Understands customer pain points and translates them into tailored thermal power and infrastructure solutions for high-density AI deployments.
• Maintains strong and consistent engagement with internal application engineers lines of business and sales leadership.
• Drives strategic conversations across various market segments (Server OEMs Strategic Alliance Partners CSP NeoCloud and Enterprise data centers).
• Leads on-site and virtual technical discussions guiding customers through the AI infrastructure buying journey.
• Acts as key contributor and part of the OEM sales team aiding in all aspects of the technical sales conversations.

AI Data Center Infrastructure & Solution Design

• Advises customers on best practices for AI-ready data center infrastructure including:
  • Liquid cooling & thermal management for high-power AI servers.
  • High-density power distribution and redundancy strategies.
  • Racks PDUs and airflow optimization for AI server clusters.
  • Edge AI infrastructure deployment for real-time data processing.
• Positions company solutions against competitors identifying unique differentiators to drive customer adoption.

Partner Enablement & Training

• Participates in training partner Solutions Architects on how to position sell and implement AI-focused data center infrastructure.
• Helps develop and deliver Train the Trainer programs to scale knowledge across the Server OEM business partners.
• Works closely with Server OEMs strategic alliances channel partners and integrators to ensure they effectively position AI-ready infrastructure.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning

• Provides Voice of the Customer (VOC) insights to internal teams influencing product development and roadmap strategy.
• Identifies market gaps and emerging AI infrastructure trends ensuring our solutions stay ahead of customer needs.
• Conducts competitive analysis to strengthen our positioning in thermal power and IT infrastructure for AI deployments.
• Collaborates with BU/PLs and CTO organizations to enhance solutions based on real-world customer feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree with emphasis in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10 years of experience in the data center industry
• Experience working with or for a hardware/infrastructure manufacturer server OEM.
• Strong sales acumen with experience in customer-facing roles and solution selling.
• Must be resourceful self-motivated customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive strategic conversations with CIOs CTOs and data center operations teams.
• Experience working with channel partners resellers and integrators.
• Familiarity with AI workloads high-performance computing (HPC) and edge AI deployments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Thermal management power systems or IT rack solutions experience

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent travel.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry andthe opportunity of a startup. We design manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.