We are looking for a person who loves to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Do you want to make a significant impact by working with researchers at top universities helping them to progress their amazing work? We are seeking a high-energy and experienced professional with a proven track record managing the business relationship with research university accounts. This full-time Account Manager position will focus on top research universities and institutes in the Midwest developing the relationships and driving revenue. This role requires a strong knowledge of the Higher Education and Research (HER) business landscape. This is an outstanding opportunity to operate at the intersection of science and computational technology, driving the adoption of NVIDIAs platform to address some of the greatest challenges. You will be instrumental in empowering researchers across diverse domains where innovation happens daily.

NVIDIA is the engine of AI and accelerated computing, profoundly impacting research across many science domains. Our full-stack platform enables breakthroughs previously unimaginable. We attract some of the most forward-thinking, dedicated, and passionate people on the planet. We are a driving force across climate science, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and countless other domains. Joining our team means youll be at the heart of the AI revolution, empowering researchers to solve the worlds most pressing problems. If you are creative, driven, and excited by the prospect of enabling groundbreaking science with world-changing technology, we want to hear from you!

What Youll Be Doing:

Responsible for all aspects of account strategy creation and implementation, forecasting, sales account management, research engagement to a select number of large university customers in the territory
Be the key point of contact and relationship owner for a defined set of university customers
Build key accounts into strategic partners, and drive sustaining revenue, market share growth and product footprint
Serve as a trusted advisor to universities, communicating NVIDIAs vision, technology, and research impact. Develop relationships with senior university leaders to align NVIDIAs platform with institutional research priorities and drive large-scale adoption.
Forge strong connections with leading research labs and Principal Investigators across diverse scientific domains (e.g., AI/ML, life sciences, physical sciences, climate science, engineering, etc). Understand their grand challenges and explore how NVIDIAs platform and expertise can accelerate their discovery process and scientific outcomes.
Contributing to the long-term success of the Higher Education and Research (HER) vertical by being a collaborative leader amongst your peers
Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving HER landscape, scientific trends in key domains, and the capabilities of NVIDIAs full technology stack
Ability to travel 20% or more as needed

What We Need to See:

BS degree, or equivalent experience, and a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning
10+ years experience selling to senior executives, research principal investigators and IT at leading research universities
A genuine passion for science, technology, and the mission of accelerating research
High energy, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment
Existing relationships in the target Universities
A real passion for getting things done in a dynamic sales and technology environment
Demonstrated track record leading significant revenue opportunities and overachieving targets to meet stretch goals
Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision (both written and verbal) and influence cross-functionally
Strong communication, presentation and business acumen
Located in the Midwest

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you are the right fit for this role, we want to hear from you!

The cash compensation range is 224,000 USD - 391,000 USD, with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.