About IonQ: 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.

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. Location: This is a remote role and must be based in the Northeast US. Travel: Up to 50% domestic Job ID: 1650 The Role: We are looking for an Experienced Senior Sales Executive who will be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ commercial expansion into States and Academic Institutions within their target region.

The product coverage covers all of IonQ’s portfolio including Quantum Computing, Networking, Sensing, Applications and Space. This is an individual contributor role, targeted at experienced sales leads with the ability and expertise in building a team as the business expands.

Responsibilities

: Create and execute IonQ’s SLED sales strategy covering all aspects of IonQ portfolio (Compute Hardware / Software and AppDev, Networking, Sensing and Space). Develop strategic relationships at senior levels of State and Academic institutions. Identify new opportunities with State, local, Higher Ed, and Academic institutions.

Develop a pipeline of sales opportunities for IonQ’s Quantum Computers. Work with customers and prospects to identify and collaborate on new use cases in partnership with IonQ’s AppDev team. Qualify the opportunities based on budget availability, skills, interest, executive commitment, and timing.

Create proposals aligned with the opportunity at stake taking into consideration State and local restrictions. Negotiate agreements and close business deals. Drive customer satisfaction, in partnership with IonQ’s Customer Success Team.

in the SLED space. An undergraduate degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Math, Computer Science or another relevant technical field (STEM). Proven team player with leadership abilities and a getting your hands dirty to get the job done.

Demonstrated experience and understanding of the business drivers and use of technology in SLED.

in public sector. Experience in early market development for emerging Tech. Knowledge in High performance computing, Quantum Computing Platforms, Algorithms, Applications (AI/ML at minimum).

e. creating compelling approaches to sell solutions that are not usually a named category in customer budgets.

Requirements

: Existing relationships with Academic and Government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

: Existing relationships with Academic and Government stakeholders in target Geo.

Senior Sales Executive - US SLED (NorthEast)