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Director of Sales

Job in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, 95035, USA
Listing for: Silicon Motion
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    B2B Sales, Business Development, Technical Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Director of Sales - NAND, SSDs

This is a rare chance to own and shape the Enterprise and Data Center sales motion for a publicly-traded semiconductor company that is a global leader in NAND storage controller and related technology. With proven silicon in production across leading SSD, Data Center and hyperscaler platforms, the company is accelerating its push into the U.S. and European Enterprise markets - and this role is the tip of the spear.

High visibility, real executive access, and a clear path to scale.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead Enterprise and Data Center sales across the U.S. and Europe - building pipeline, closing design wins, and developing the relationships that drive long-term revenue. This is an individual contributor role with direct impact on a strategic and fast-growing business unit.

  • Build and execute go-to-market strategies for Enterprise and Hyperscaler accounts, including revenue targets, pricing, and channel approach
  • Drive new business development and design win pursuit across the Enterprise SSD and Data Center ecosystem
  • Own key customer relationships at the executive level - aligning on roadmaps, anticipating needs, and ensuring long-term partnership
  • Identify and negotiate strategic alliances and partnerships that expand market reach
  • Stay sharp on competitive dynamics, market shifts, and technology trends to inform both sales strategy and product direction
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Engineering, and Executive leadership to bring the right solutions to the right customers

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sales or business development experience in semiconductors, with direct exposure to NAND storage, SSD controllers, or adjacent Enterprise/Data Center silicon
  • Established network within the Enterprise and Hyperscaler ecosystem - you have the relationships, not just the rolodex
  • Track record of closing complex, technical sales cycles and driving design wins
  • Comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical level - you can build the plan and work the account
  • Strong communicator and negotiator with experience influencing engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders
  • Bachelor's or master's in engineering, Business, or related field; MBA a plus

Nice to Haves

  • Direct experience selling NAND controller or SSD solutions into Data Center/Hyperscaler accounts
  • Existing relationships with key OEM, ODM, or hyperscaler procurement and engineering teams
  • Familiarity with enterprise storage architecture and qualification processes

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Annual merit increases
  • RSUs
  • Annual bonuses
  • Invention and Patent Awards / Bonuses
  • 401k w/ Match
  • Employee and family health benefits

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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