Senior Enterprise Account Executive - Oil and Gas

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships: Develop and own executive-level relationships with target accounts (e.g., VPs of R&D, Chief Information Officers,

Requirements Summary

Prioritize opportunities based on use cases for end user and long-term strategic alignment with IonQ’s roadmap.

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IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Responsibilities

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→Strategic Partnerships: Develop and own executive-level relationships with target accounts (e.g., VPs of R&D, Chief Information Officers, and Innovation Leads) in partnership with your Field Engineer counterpart.
→Pipeline Generation: Develop a robust pipeline across IonQ’s full stack, including Quantum Computing, Quantum Networking, Quantum Security and Quantum Sensing
→Strategic Qualification: Prioritize opportunities based on use cases for end user and long-term strategic alignment with IonQ’s roadmap.
→Full Lifecycle Ownership: Own every phase of the sales lifecycle from initial relationship building and technical qualification to RFP response, high-stakes negotiation, and closing.
→Internal Alignment: Ensure support of the broader organization to successfully pursue opportunities throughout the sales lifecycle
→Retention & Expansion: Partner with Customer Success post-sale to ensure high satisfaction, driving renewals and identifying opportunities for incremental revenue

Industry Tenure: Minimum of 10 years+ of experience selling to the Enterprise with quota-carrying responsibilities and a proven track record of closing multi-million dollar infrastructure or platform deals.
Category Creation: Proven ability to sell "off-budget" or "future-state" solutions that do not yet have a standard line item in IT or R&D budgets.
Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate the unique procurement requirements
Technical Infrastructure Sales: Experience selling high-performance computing (HPC), AI infrastructure, or complex and business driving software solutions

Targeted senior-level relationships: Existing Senior-level relationships (CTO, CIO, Head of Quant) within the Oil & Gas space
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the O&G business drivers and underlying processes that can be enhanced using Quantum technologies
Quantum Literacy: Knowledge of Quantum Technologies (Compute and Networks) specifically as they relate to Quantum Algorithms/ Applications in O&G
Category Creation: Experience in category creation selling—i.e., creating compelling approaches to sell frontier technology solutions that are not yet a standard line item in IT or R&D budgets.

The approximate OTE range for this position is $246,400 - $354,200. The total compensation package includes base salary, commission, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!