International Sales Director – Memory Chips

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International Sales Director – (Chinese Speaker)

We are seeking an experienced International Sales Director to lead and expand memory chip sales across the UK and European markets. This role is ideal for a commercially driven semiconductor professional with strong industry networks and proven experience in memory chip sales.

Key Responsibilities

Overseas Market Strategy
  • Develop and execute sales strategies for memory chips and semiconductor products across the UK and EU.
  • Design channel expansion plans, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning initiatives.
  • Analyze the European semiconductor ecosystem and identify high-growth opportunities (e.g., data centers, enterprise storage, smart electronics).
  • Drive product adaptation strategies based on regional market demand.
Memory Chip Business Development
  • Lead customer acquisition and expansion across Europe.
  • Develop relationships with key OEMs, distributors, traders, and agents.
  • Build and strengthen localized sales networks.
  • Support and promote customized chip solutions with European clients.
Key Account & Channel Management
  • Directly manage strategic accounts and ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Implement structured customer segmentation and retention strategies.
  • Optimize distributor management systems and monitor inventory levels.
  • Maintain pricing discipline and resolve channel conflicts.
  • Ensure efficient payment collection and project execution.
Compliance & Local Operations
  • Ensure alignment with European semiconductor export controls and data regulations.
  • Collaborate with legal teams on contract and compliance matters.
  • Plan and manage participation in key European trade exhibitions and industry events.
Team Leadership & Cross-Regional Collaboration
  • Build and manage a London-based sales team (0–1 team setup experience preferred).
  • Coordinate with supply chain teams to improve delivery efficiency.
  • Enhance customer response time and service performance.
Candidate Requirements
  • Bachelors degree or above (Microelectronics or related field preferred).
  • High-level fluency in Chinese and English.
  • Minimum 5+ years of semiconductor sales experience.
  • At least 3+ years of direct experience in memory chips (DRAM, SSD, embedded memory, storage solutions).
  • Experience with leading semiconductor manufacturers is highly preferred.
  • 3+ years of European market experience, with strong understanding of UK business practices.
  • Experience working with OEMs, distributors, traders, and original manufacturers.
  • Proven ability to build and manage sales teams.
  • UK work visa or permanent residency preferred.
  • Existing UK and/or EU customer resources is a strong advantage.
Ideal Profile
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
  • Well-connected within the European semiconductor ecosystem.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • Experienced in building market presence from early-stage expansion.
  • Strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.

If you are a semiconductor sales leader ready to scale memory chip business operations across Europe, we would be excited to connect.

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