Strategic Account Executive – Quantum

Company Overview

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, leading in quantum computers and advanced software. We rapidly scale quantum computing to solve major challenges with full-stack technology and world-class scientists. We make the impossible possible.

Job Summary

The Strategic Account Executive manages strategic accounts across enterprise, government, and academic sectors in finance, chemicals & materials, and pharmaceuticals. This role drives revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle, negotiating complex deals, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver quantum computing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts by building strong multi-level relationships to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Lead account plan execution by identifying and qualifying sales opportunities, planning and conducting customer engagements, and advancing deals through the sales pipeline.
• Own the full sales cycle from initial engagement to contract execution for quantum computing hardware and high-value research collaborations.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex multi-party commercial agreements by aligning internal and external stakeholders and finalizing terms, scope, and timelines.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, technical, product, and research teams to support deal progression and ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, develop strategic account plans, and report clearly on pipeline health, deal status, and closed revenue.
• Expand market opportunities within verticals by growing accounts into new use cases, business units, and research domains.
• Build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and technical leaders by addressing customer pain points and innovation goals.
• Represent Quantinuum as a subject matter expert on quantum applications at industry events, panels, and working groups.

Required competencies and certifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise or scientific technology sales, focusing on complex solutions selling (hardware, SaaS, or scientific/technical platforms).
• Proven ability to own and manage the full sales cycle within finance, chemicals & materials, pharmaceuticals, or government sectors.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Familiarity with government procurement processes, research institutions, academic funding models, and enterprise IT transformation projects.
• Existing relationships with government agencies, academia, global pharma R&D, financial services innovation groups, materials labs, or transport sectors.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and expanding strategic accounts in high-growth or emerging technology sectors.
• Ability to lead discovery, scope complex projects, and engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in working with or selling to R&D, CTO, and CIO personas.
• Solid understanding of quantum computing, cloud platforms, high-performance computing, or advanced research infrastructure.
• Experience with early-stage technology commercialization or emerging technologies such as quantum, AI/ML, or HPC.
• Background in physics, engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience in a senior customer-facing role at a global technology company.