Bay Area Optics & Photonics Sales Director

MLOPTIC CORP

Sunnyvale (CA)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

MLOPTIC CORP in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Sales Director, Optics and Photonics to drive strategic revenue growth across the Bay Area. You will lead relationships with Tier 1 customers, identify market opportunities, and position our optical components, photonic systems, and precision manufacturing solutions for high-value opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep optics sector expertise, a proven record of closing multi-million-dollar deals, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sales experience in optics or photonics.
  • Understanding of optical components and photonic systems.
  • Proven track record closing multi-million-dollar technical sales.
  • Experience selling into Bay Area technology/manufacturing markets.
  • Ability to discuss optical designs and system-level requirements.
  • Excellent executive-level communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by expanding Tier 1 accounts.
  • Identify and develop new opportunities in optics and photonics.
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline with data-driven forecasting.
  • Lead technical solution-selling with engineering teams.
  • Align customer requirements with product development and R&D.
  • Negotiate pricing, proposals, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
  • Monitor competitive activity and emerging technologies.
  • Build relationships with executive and technical decision-makers.
  • Mentor regional sales reps and applications engineers.

Skills

Sales leadership
Optics & photonics
High-value sales
Bay Area market knowledge
Optical designs discussion
Executive communication

Education

Physics/Optics/Engineering degree

Job description

MLOPTIC CORP in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Sales Director, Optics and Photonics to drive strategic revenue growth across the Bay Area. You will lead relationships with Tier 1 customers, identify market opportunities, and position our optical components, photonic systems, and precision manufacturing solutions for high-value opportunities.

The ideal candidate has deep optics sector expertise, a proven record of closing multi-million-dollar deals, and strong executive communication.

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