Sales Manager – LiDAR Chip Solutions

Voyant Photonics • New York, NY

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About The Position

Voyant Photonics is seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager – LiDAR Chip Solutions to lead strategic business development and customer engagement for our LiDAR chip product line. This role focuses on building partnerships with Tier-1 system integrators and OEMs across robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and autonomous systems, including companies like Amazon Robotics, SICK, Apple, and Meta. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the robotics, photonics, and sensor integration markets, along with a strong network and proven success in driving design wins and long-term commercial relationships. You’ll play a pivotal role in growing module revenue, supporting product launches such as the Carbon and Helium modules, and establishing Voyant as the partner of choice for LiDAR sensing technology.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or sensing component sales.
• Proven success driving business development and contract negotiations with Tier-1 customers.
• Strong understanding of chip components, depth sensing, and photonics-based sensing technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and close complex deals across global markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and business audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to twice per month for customer meetings and industry events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling LiDAR, imaging, or sensor modules into robotics, automotive, or consumer electronics markets.
• Established network within the robotics, photonics, or depth sensing ecosystem.
• Background in startups or emerging technology companies where adaptability and ownership are key.
• Highly motivated, sales-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global sales strategy for LiDAR chipsets, targeting key verticals including robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and autonomous systems.
• Identify, qualify, and close strategic accounts with major integrators, OEMs, and module manufacturers.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with decision-makers across product, R&D, and procurement functions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams to translate technical capabilities into customer value and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Drive design-in and design-win activities to secure integration of Voyant’s LiDAR chipsets into customer systems.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including pricing, licensing, and volume supply contracts.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer roadmaps to inform strategy and guide internal development priorities.
• Represent Voyant at industry events, trade shows, and technical conferences to expand visibility and grow the partner ecosystem.
• Deliver measurable results against KPIs such as contracts signed and revenue generated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees