Sales Director USA (West Coast)

SMART Photonics is the leading independent Indium Phosphide (InP) photonic integrated circuit foundry, we work with companies building the future of AI infrastructure, datacom, telecom, sensing, and quantum technologies. We are based in Europe (the Netherlands, Eindhoven) We have a team of 200+ highly skilled and dedicated employees, most of them have an onsite job. In the US market, we see strong momentum and increasing demand from customers looking for a manufacturing partner that can scale with them. That is why we are looking for a USA-based Sales Director who understands how to turn strategic conversations into real business. We are looking for someone who knows how to get in front of decision makers, build trust with both technical and executive stakeholders, and drive complex opportunities toward signed agreements and long-term partnerships. You will lead the commercial side of the relationship while working closely with our USA-based technical counterpart and our onsite teams in the Netherlands. That means you can stay focused on what matters most: building pipeline, creating momentum, negotiating deals, and winning business. The daily job: Drive new business growth across USA (mainly West Coast) close aligned with our company vision and strategical roadmap. Identify opportunities in AI, optical networking, datacom, telecom, sensing, and photonics markets Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and emerging application opportunities to support strategic growth