VP, Sales and Field Applications, Americas

Description

Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world’s most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We’re making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play.

Overview

Synaptics is looking for a VP, Sales & Field Applications, Americas to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible leading the Americas sales team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned business leader who has exhibited proven business success and will go the extra step in delivering results with market leading technologies in the areas of PC, multi-media, wireless, mobile, automotive, and platform solutions. This candidate should be accustomed to the fast-paced device industry business engagement and focus on execution. This position reports to the SVP, Worldwide Sales.

The typical base pay range for this position is USD $238,000 - $374,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, equity, and other benefits. Note that compensation listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Responsibilities & Competencies

Job Duties

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for Synaptics’ business in the Americas region, including revenue and market share growth across all product lines
• Serve as Synaptics’ senior leader and Country Manager in the Americas, representing the company with customers, partners, and industry associations
• Define and execute the regional growth strategy in alignment with Synaptics’ global vision, ensuring Americas-based OEMs and ecosystem partners are fully engaged
• Own the long-term design win and revenue strategies, ensuring regional execution is tightly integrated with global planning, product roadmaps, and supply chain priorities
• Build, scale, and inspire a high-performing sales and Field Application Engineering organization; mentor leaders; and ensure succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness
• Present quarterly and annual business performance updates to the Executive Team, providing thought leadership on risks, opportunities, and competitive dynamics
• Act as a key conduit between the Americas market and Synaptics’ executive team, driving strategic insights, customer needs, and innovation opportunities back into BUs, Marketing and Management
• Position Synaptics as a trusted thought leader within the Americas region, representing the company at key industry forums and with strategic stakeholders
• Build and strengthen executive-level customer and partner relationships, while collaborating with key internal stakeholders to evaluate M&A opportunities and ecosystem investments
  
  

Competencies

• Proven ability to build, scale, and sustain a high-performing sales organization aligned to business needs
• Skilled at forging strong partnerships across all levels of the organization and driving alignment on key initiatives
• Respected leader with strong analytical judgment and the ability to make sound, informed decisions
• Effective communicator with internal teams and senior customer executives; able to inspire confidence and clarity
• Decisive, action-oriented leader who sets ambitious goals and delivers measurable outcomes
• Committed mentor and people developer who motivates teams, provides clear direction, and fosters growth
• Adept at influencing and leading through change in dynamic, high-growth global environments
• Flexible, creative thinker who brings innovative solutions to complex challenges
  
  

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 15 years of sales and business management experience in the semiconductor industry, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles
• Extensive background in AI SoCs and/or Wireless Connectivity Technologies
• Strong industry network with key OEMs and ODMs
• Demonstrated success securing design wins and driving revenue across PC, Mobile, IoT, Automotive and Multimedia markets
• Skilled in developing and executing sales penetration strategies to position solutions into customer platforms
• Highly analytical leader with strong commercial instincts, able to shift seamlessly between strategic vision and operational detail
• At least 50% travel both domestic and international travel required
  
  

Belief in Diversity

Synaptics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.