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As the Director, Business Development, you will be responsible for expanding our market presence, establishing key relationships, and fostering new opportunities for our cutting-edge quantum solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our quantum solutions by driving market expansion and helping industries unlock the power of QCi's photonic technology portfolio.
Job Responsibility
Lead strategic sales and business development initiatives with a focus on R&D sales, identifying new market segments, partnerships, and commercial and government opportunities to grow the company's footprint
Partner with internal technology leaders, Engineering Team, and Directors of Product to plan, negotiate contracts and agreements, and execute sales of developed technologies and products
Drive market entry strategies and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in both commercial and governmental sectors
Craft and present tailored proposals for prospective customers, focusing on addressing unique regional needs and opportunities
Qualify and evaluate opportunities based on potential impact, budget, readiness, and timeline, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Product, Marketing, Legal, etc.) to ensure the seamless execution of business strategies and drive customer success
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking and evidence-based forecasting progress to ensure ambitious revenue targets are met
Negotiate and close high-value deals, fostering long-term relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction
Monitor industry trends and technological developments, representing the company at conferences, customer meetings, and other industry events
Expected to drive double-digit millions in annual revenue through new customer acquisitions and partnerships
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field
At least 5 years of experience in strategic sales and business development within high-tech or deep-tech industries (preferably within quantum computing, AI, or emerging technologies)
A strong understanding of quantum computing principles, either through formal education, self-study, or practical experience
Demonstrated success in developing and executing business development strategies that led to significant revenue generation
Proven experience in negotiating and closing complex sales and successfully launching new business initiatives
Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to drive business outcomes
Fluency in English, with proficiency in additional European languages being a plus
Nice to have
Master's degree or MBA is a plus
Experience with government sales or navigating procurement processes for complex technology solutions (RFPs, tenders, etc.)
Familiarity with technical pre-sales or solutions engineering, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A prior experience in high-performance computing and cloud sales is a plus
Track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and expanding into new markets
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and work in a high-growth, startup environment
Experience in quantum computing, AI, or other related fields is highly desirable