Are you a proven Sales Leader ready to take ownership of major OEM relationships and accelerate strategic growth across Germany’s dynamic semiconductor market?
Semtech is seeking a Senior Sales Manager / Sales Director (Germany) to join our EMEA ICs Go-To-Market team — a talented and passionate group driving customer engagement, revenue growth, and innovation across Europe.
This is a senior commercial leadership position offering both strategic influence and C-level visibility. You’ll develop and execute impactful sales strategies, expand our footprint with major German OEM customers, and lead cross-functional initiatives that drive design wins and sustainable growth across the region.
Your Impact:
• Develop and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate and regional objectives
• Build and manage a high-value sales pipeline, identifying and closing complex opportunities in Germany
• Establish and maintain trusted C-level and senior executive relationships across major OEMs
• Serve as the voice of the customer, driving alignment across internal stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Collaborate with Product Management, Finance, Legal, and Marketing to craft winning proposals
• Drive and align channel partners and distributors in Germany through regular reviews, training, and business development initiatives
• Deliver 10%+ above-market growth by combining strategic insight with hands-on commercial execution
What You Bring:
• 10–20 years of success in semiconductor sales, ideally within an OEM environment
• Proven success managing major OEM accounts in Germany
• Demonstrated ability to build and influence C-level relationships and lead complex strategic negotiations
• Strong business development and origination skills, with a track record of opening and growing major accounts
• Leadership capability — whether as a Senior Sales Manager or Sales Director operating in a matrixed, global environment
• Excellent business acumen, negotiation, and communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce.com or similar CRM tools
• Fluent in English and German
Desirable:
• Experience in selling wireless semiconductor solutions is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Industrial, IoT, and Telecom sectors in Germany
• Understanding of AI and broader semiconductor market dynamics
• MBA or equivalent business qualification
What’s in it for you:
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Significant visibility and influence with global leadership and C-level executives
• Exposure to a global semiconductor leader and strategic global OEM accounts
• Career advancement opportunities within a growth-oriented, innovation-driven organization
• Flexible remote setup (Germany-based) with European collaboration
• The opportunity to represent a market leader in wireless and semiconductor innovation
Career Growth Philosophy:
At Semtech, we believe innovation starts with people. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, ownership, and growth. We provide access to mentorship, structured performance development, and continuous learning — empowering you to shape your career and make a lasting impact. Our pay-for-performance culture rewards initiative, leadership, and measurable results.