Business Development Manager – Semiconductors (Electron Microscopy Imaging Software)

Business Development Manager – Semiconductors (Electron Microscopy Imaging Software)
SenseAI Vision | Liverpool (Remote, UK)
£85,000–£100,000 basic | Up to £250,000 OTE

SenseAI Vision is a fast-growing, disruptive software company in the electron microscopy market. Our proprietary compressed sensing technology produces higher-quality images from less data — helping customers reduce beam damage, speed up imaging workflows & unlock better results at scale. We already have a strong pedigree with publications & customers globally, and we’re now accelerating growth in semiconductors & industrial markets.

Our software delivers real value across inline & nearline applications such as wafer inspection (e.g. EDS, CD-SEM, nanoprobe & AFM) as well as R&D environments (failure analysis, characterisation, process optimisation & product development).

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially sharp Business Development Manager to drive new direct revenue in semiconductors — owning strategic growth, building senior relationships & converting high-value opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

Identify & qualify new opportunities in the semiconductor market through market research, account mapping & outreach

Lead end-to-end new business activity: discovery, solution positioning, proposals, negotiation & close

Build & nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, partners & early adopters

Prepare & deliver compelling pitches, presentations & commercial proposals tailored to customer priorities

Negotiate commercial terms, contracts & agreements with customers & partners

Capture customer feedback & collaborate internally to refine product positioning, roadmap & go-to-market approach

Play a visible role in a high-impact startup where your work directly shapes growth

What we’re looking for

3+ years’ experience selling into the semiconductor industry (solutions-based B2B)

3+ years’ proven new business development experience with a clear track record of closing

Ideally 5+ years’ experience in electron microscopy (or closely related inspection/metrology environment)

Evidence of success with early adopter / innovation-led customers

Startup mindset: entrepreneurial, resilient, self-directed & comfortable operating at pace

Degree required; Master’s or PhD in a relevant area is a plus

Why SenseAI Vision

High earning potential with a strong base & significant OTE upside

A product with clear market pull: better images, less damage, faster throughput

A role with ownership & influence in a company scaling globally

Remote-first flexibility (UK) with a Liverpool base

If you’ve sold into semiconductors & enjoy taking breakthrough technology to market, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply and you’ll be redirected to complete your application. Please make sure you submit the final application on SenseAI’s site, as applications are only reviewed once fully submitted there.