Senior Director European Sales

Location: Europe (remote with frequent travel)

A global technology IP leader is seeking a

Senior Director of European Sales

to drive growth across its semiconductor IP portfolio in Europe.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a commercially sharp leader who thrives on building trusted customer relationships, opening new opportunities, and closing complex licensing deals across the European semiconductor ecosystem.

What you’ll do Own and grow regional revenue by developing new business while expanding existing customer relationships Build executive-level relationships across engineering, marketing, procurement, and leadership teams at target accounts Lead and coordinate customer evaluations in partnership with sales engineering, R&D, and marketing teams Negotiate and close silicon IP and software licensing agreements, working closely with legal teams Identify new market opportunities across key end-markets including Consumer IoT, Industrial IoT, Automotive, and Infrastructure

What you bring 10+ years’ experience

in senior sales or business development roles within the European semiconductor industry A strong network and deep understanding of the European semiconductor landscape Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and contract negotiations High energy, ownership mindset, and a collaborative leadership style Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels Fluency in English plus at least one additional European language Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field

Nice to have Experience with semiconductor or silicon IP licensing Background in ASIC engineering, product marketing, or strategic account management Exposure to connectivity technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB), cellular (5G), and AI-driven applications Experience supporting complex, multi-region commercial negotiations

Working style Willingness to travel frequently across Europe Comfortable working across international time zones, collaborating with teams in Europe, the US, and Israel

If you’re excited by the challenge of scaling a high-value IP business and influencing the future of smart, connected technology, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a significant impact.