Strategic Account Executive - Quantum Computing

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We are searching for Strategic Account Executive to join our team in US, the location of this role will be focused on the East Coast. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive business growth, forge impactful relationships, and champion the adoption of ground-breaking 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.

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.

Must Have:

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology sales, with a focus on complex solution selling (hardware, SaaS, or scientific/technical platforms).
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)

We Value

  • Strong familiarity with government procurement processes, research institutions, academic funding models, and enterprise IT transformation projects.
  • Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and expanding strategic accounts in a high-growth or emerging technology sector.
  • 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.
  • Background in physics, engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field.
  • Experience in a senior customer-facing role at a global technology company.
  • Experience with early-stage technology commercialization or emerging technologies (quantum, AI/ML, HPC, etc.)

Why Join Quantinuum?

  • Influence the evolution of quantum computing through strategic, high-impact engagements.
  • Work alongside a world-class team of quantum researchers, engineers, and business leaders.
  • Enjoy a competitive compensation package, equity options, and professional development opportunities.
  • Be part of a mission-driven company shaping the future of science and technology.
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of incentive target
Incentive eligible
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:https://www.quantinuum.com/news
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
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.





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