Senior Quantum Sales Executive - DACH

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.  

• Identify, develop, and progress a robust pipeline of commercial and government opportunities for IonQ’s innovative products and services. 
• Craft tailored customer proposals that adhere to specific customer and regional requirements, with a particular focus on the DACH countries 
• Act as a category creator, educating customers on the value of quantum 
• acceleration beyond traditional compute (CPU/GPU) paradigms 
• Drive double-digit million-dollar/euro annual bookings 
• Build and own executive relationships with CTOs,, Infrastructure Leaders, and Research Organizations 
• Engage with hyperscalers, neo-cloud providers, AI labs, national labs, and government agencies 
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, fostering long-term business relationships.
• Position IonQ as a strategic partner in next-generation compute and secure infrastructure 

• Own the full sales lifecycle: 
• Opportunity identification and qualification 
• Technical discovery and architectural alignment 
• Proposal development (including RFPs and government tenders)
• Negotiation and contract execution 
• Navigate CAPEX-heavy, multi-year, multi-stakeholder deals ($10M+) 

• Drive adoption of: 
• Hybrid quantum-classical architectures integrated into AI and HPC environments 
• Quantum networking solutions, including quantum-safe communications (PQC, QKD) 
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value 

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver successful outcomes 
• Influence internal strategy based on customer needs and market signals 
• Contribute to long-term GTM strategy and future team build-out 

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise sales or business development within complex, high-tech environments 
• Proven track record of closing $10M+ deals involving infrastructure, hardware, or advanced technology solutions 
• Demonstrated ability to open new markets and sell emerging technologies 
• Exceptional relationship management and business acumen.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals. 
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in closing complex deals. 
• Experience collaborating with governments, national labs, and tech companies.
  
  

• Existing executive relationships across: 
• Hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) 
• Neocloud providers (e.g., CoreWeave) 
• AI labs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI) 
• Understanding of: 
• Quantum computing fundamentals (QAOA, VQE, etc.) 
• AI scaling challenges and infrastructure bottlenecks 
• Quantum-safe networking (PQC, QKD) 
• Experience selling to government, defense, or national research organizations 
• STEM background (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Math) 
• Fluency in German and familiarity with DACH markets 

• Establish IonQ as a trusted partner in next-generation compute infrastructure 
• Build a robust pipeline of strategic, high-value opportunities 
• Successfully close complex, multi-million-dollar deals 
• Lay the foundation for new market expansion and future team growth

The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

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