Sales Director - Hyperscale
Celestial AI
Santa Clara, CA · $155k–$232k a year · Posted September 16, 2026
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Where Santa Clara, CA ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for sales pay after cost of living$175k · of 45
- #1Best cities for product pay after cost of living$224k · of 14
- #2Best cities for operations pay after cost of living$173k · of 41
- #2Best cities for marketing pay after cost of living$192k · of 16
- #2Best all-round cities for remote workers in the West Coast85 / 100 · of 39
- #3Best cities for finance pay after cost of living$156k · of 35
Rankings about sales jobs
- Best cities for sales jobs #1 New York (2,774 openings)
- Best cities for sales pay after cost of living #1 Santa Clara ($175k)
- Most requested AI skills in sales jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.1%)
- AI tools named most often in sales jobs #1 Gong (0.93%)
- Employers with the most sales jobs #1 Charter Communications (389 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $193,365 a year. Across 57 open sales director listings that state pay, the middle half runs $138,000 to $260,000 and the median is $185,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 5% above the median.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among sales managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for sales managers: 4% (little observed).
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About the job
About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Marvell has a strong Sales and Marketing team who accomplishes business development activities by researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, implementing sales plans and managing staff aligned with the corporate strategy for mutual success of the company and customers
What You Can Expect
The selected candidate must have a solid track record of managing complex accounts. In depth knowledge of US Hyperscalers and understanding of Marvell product technologies is desirable. This Account Manager will be responsible for delivering success against sales targets, generating new business opportunities and growing relationships and revenue at assigned account. • Acquire in depth knowledge about customer details (locations, resources, applications, target markets, and Marvell opportunities). • Identify and establish relationships with customer contacts, including executive levels. • Establish and improve Marvell supplier status. • Identify, support and track Marvell relevant opportunities in collaboration with application engineering and product lines. • Coordinate Quality, Logistic, Finance and Legal matters between customers and respective Marvell departments. • Collaborate closely with colleagues and Marvell departments to ensure global coordination of account efforts to deliver on company account goals. • Deliver product feedback to business units to ensure the voice of the customer is recognized.
What We're Looking For
• Education: Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Science degree within an engineering discipline. • 8+ years semiconductor sales experience with a consistent and demonstrated track record exceeding quota and excelling in highly competitive automotive markets. • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills. • Experience interacting with Business Units / Sales / Sales Operations / Factory Planning / Finance • Very good presentation, negotiation and closing skills. • Experience in negotiating complex deals that meet strategic revenue goals. • Resourceful and responsive to change – thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong sense of urgency. • Team player.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 154,820 - 231,910, $ per annum
The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com .
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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