Remote-First US AI Silicon Sales Director

Complex AI Institute; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Complex AI Institute, a stealth AI semiconductor startup, offers a remote-first role with Central to East Coast preference for a US Sales Director to own and grow our key market. You will lead IP licensing efforts, close strategic deals, and report to the VP of Global Sales.

You will build executive relationships with SoC customers and partners, drive revenue across the full sales cycle, and shape the go-to-market with product and marketing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in semiconductor or deep-tech sales
• Proven track record meeting/exceeding targets
• Direct IP licensing or contract revenue experience
• Strong AI and SoC ecosystem understanding
• Ability to build executive relationships and close complex deals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Responsibilities

• Own and grow US business reporting to VP of Global Sales
• Develop and execute strategic sales plan for Central and East Coast accounts
• Build and manage C-level relationships with SoC customers and strategic partners
• Drive IP licensing, royalty, and contract revenue across the full sales cycle
• Identify new business opportunities and manage deals from first conversation to close
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting to senior leadership
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer success teams for a cohesive go-to-market approach
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to sharpen positioning
• Close your first deal within your first year

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic selling

C-level relationships

IP licensing

AI/SoC knowledge

Executive communication

Deal closure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Complex AI Institute, a stealth AI semiconductor startup, offers a remote-first role with Central to East Coast preference for a US Sales Director to own and grow our key market. You will lead IP licensing efforts, close strategic deals, and report to the VP of Global Sales.

You will build executive relationships with SoC customers and partners, drive revenue across the full sales cycle, and shape the go-to-market with product and marketing.