Strategic Account Executive - Quantum Computing 387

Strategic Account Executive - Quantum Computing

We are searching for a Strategic Account Executive to join our team in the US, with a focus on the East Coast. In this pivotal role, you'll drive business growth, forge impactful relationships, and champion the adoption of groundbreaking quantum computing solutions. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology while collaborating with government bodies, academic institutions, and major enterprises. You will be focused on selling quantum computing hardware and scientific research proposals. This role will be responsible for relationships in the financial services industry, with previous experience of selling and nurturing complex solutions in this market being a preferred requirement.

Role Overview

As a Strategic Account Executive, you will play a key leadership role within the sales team by identifying, engaging, and expanding high-impact accounts across government, academic, and enterprise sectors. With over a decade of experience, you bring deep domain knowledge, long-term relationship acumen, and strategic insight to position Quantinuum as a trusted advisor and technology partner. You will be accountable for driving strategic business outcomes, influencing buying decisions at the executive level, and delivering sustainable revenue growth from a defined portfolio of top-tier accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Sales Strategy : Execute complex sales strategies for major accounts with long-term revenue potential, aligned with organizational goals.
• Strategic Account Management : Own a portfolio of key enterprise, academic, and government clients, building multi-level relationships to ensure trust, retention, and growth.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement : Develop trusted advisor relationships with senior decision-makers (C-level, researchers, policy-makers) to shape demand for quantum solutions.
• Solution Leadership : Collaborate with technical teams to map quantum hardware, HaaS, and R&D services to customer-specific pain points and innovation goals.
• Complex Deal Structuring : Lead multi-party, multi-year negotiations, coordinating cross-functional resources including legal, finance, and product.
• Market Expansion : Identify and convert whitespace opportunities in existing accounts; contribute to market development initiatives and ecosystem partnerships.
• Thought Leadership : Represent Quantinuum at industry events, panels, and working groups; act as a subject matter expert on quantum applications in commercial and governmental contexts.
• Forecasting & Reporting : Deliver accurate forecasts, strategic account plans, and pipeline updates to executive leadership.

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Compensation & Benefits

Incentive Eligible Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable. The pay range for this role is $200,000 $240,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work. Flexible work schedule. Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit. Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time. Paid parental leave. Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.