Scientific Business Development Manager - Quantum Computing

• Identify, pursue, and grow sales opportunities while building strong, lasting relationships with academic institutions.
• Understand customer needs and demonstrate how our products and solutions can address their unique challenges in research and quantum development
• Manage the full sales process, from proactive outreach and lead generation through deal closure and long-term account management.
• Act as the link between customers and internal teams, including product management, application scientists, and marketing, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery.
• Develop and execute business plans to achieve and exceed annual sales targets, directly driving company growth in the academic sector.
• Promote best practices and share knowledge across the sales team to ensure a scalable and sustainable approach.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with EMEA customers.
• Skilled at asking the right questions, actively listening, and understanding the unique needs of academic institutions.
• High technical literacy with a background in engineering, physics, or related fields, and experience in deep-tech or scientific sales.
• 5+ years of success in growth-oriented sales, with strong experience in new business development, complex technical sales, or consultative solution selling.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based commission.
• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up.
• Professional growth in a cutting-edge technology domain
• Travel across multiple countries to industry events, conferences, and client sites.
• Strong focus on collaboration and cross-functional teamwork with world-class scientists and engineers.
• Multicultural and dynamic work environment with global career progression opportunities.

Barrington James