Job Description
Director of Quantum Sales – Advanced Technology Solutions (DACH Region)Location: Switzerland (Basel or Zurich)Type: Full-TimeA global leader in next-generation computational solutions! - Amazing opportunity with a frontier technology company. Candidates must have pitched complex quantum solutions, translating technical capabilities into business value at C-Level in order to be considered for this role. This role will suit an experienced technical sales professional to drive commercial adoption and research partnerships across the European market. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with proven enterprise sales success in complex scientific/hardware environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute sales strategies for both commercial enterprises and research institutionsBuild relationships with quantum researchers, CTOs, and innovation leadersPartner with customer technical teams on proof-of-concept projectsCollaborate with product and engineering teams to communicate market requirementsRepresent company at scientific conferences, quantum summits, and technical forumsSupport customers in securing research funding and grantsDrive technical evaluations and benchmarking activitiesUnderstanding of government funding mechanisms for research (Horizon Europe, national quantum initiatives)Essential RequirementsBachelor's degree minimum in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative field; advanced degree preferredMinimum 5+ years selling into research institutions, including:National laboratories and government research facilitiesUniversity research departments and academic consortiumsR&D divisions of Fortune 500 companiesDemonstrated success with technical proof-of-concepts and pilot programsProven experience selling complex scientific equipment, hardware systems, or research infrastructure (e.g., HPC systems, scientific instruments, semiconductor equipment)Super Beneficial:Experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)Demonstrated ability to discuss and present complex quantum concepts including:Quantum algorithms and their applicationsQubit architectures and quantum advantageQuantum error correction and noise mitigationHybrid classical-quantum computing approachesTrack record of maintaining technical credibility with PhD-level researchers and scientists
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