Global Business Development Director - Semiconductor

In this Global Business Development Director role, you drive Sioux’s growth in the semiconductor equipment market by opening strategic OEM relationships and expanding the customer base across Europe and Asia. You translate market needs into commercial priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and manage opportunities from first contact to contract. This role blends technical understanding with business leadership to shape our international market expansion and long-term partnerships.

• competitive base salary
• significant bonus linked to revenue and profit targets
• team of passionate sales colleagues
• cross-disciplinary collaboration across software, electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, mathematics
• engaging events and culture highlights

• Develop new business in the global semiconductor equipment market
• Open doors and build strategic OEM relationships
• Grow customer base beyond existing key accounts
• Lead and manage opportunities from first contact to proposal and commercial agreement
• Connect customer needs with Sioux's engineering capabilities in Europe and Asia
• Lead and support the semiconductor commercial team
• Collaborate with commercial teams, technical experts, and leadership across Europe and Asia
• Translate market developments into clear commercial priorities
• Travel internationally on a regular basis

• Extensive experience in business development or commercial leadership in semiconductor or related high-tech market
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment market and OEMs/supplier landscape
• Established network in European and Asian semiconductor industries
• Proven track record in winning new customers and developing complex, long-cycle business
• Experience leading, coaching and developing commercial professionals
• Ability to discuss complex engineering propositions with customers and technical teams
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with C-level and technical stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate independently
• Professional proficiency in English and willingness to travel internationally
• Technical degree is an advantage, but not mandatory

• Relationship building
• Strategic communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Independent work style
• Understanding of semiconductor equipment and engineering propositions
• Ability to discuss technical concepts with engineering teams and customers