About PASQAL
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.
Job Description
We are building a European team of quantum computing enthusiasts dedicated to promoting PASQAL technology and raising market awareness of the power of neutral-atom quantum computing.
As Senior Regional Sales, UK, you will drive the entire sales process, from strategy to deal closing, while overseeing commercial and sales engineering operations across the United Kingdom. You will define and deploy B2B strategies and deliver value to our current and future strategic clients in the region. You will be responsible for managing key accounts and driving revenue growth across the UK market.
Working closely with our global sales team, you will actively contribute to PASQAL's mission: unlocking the potential of quantum computing and enabling end users to accelerate their applications.
Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed annual sales targets across your assigned UK territory and accounts.
- Develop and implement B2B sales strategies and strategic growth plans for the UK, particularly with strategic clients in the region.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients across the United Kingdom. Develop initiatives to strengthen these relationships and grow their annual consumption of PASQAL products and services.
- Communicate our unique value proposition to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in the full end-to-end sales cycle across the assigned territory.
- Prospect and engage new potential clients from targeted industry sectors across the UK through events, conferences, emails, phone calls, and video conferences.
- Participate in and speak at relevant industry events to promote PASQAL products and services, including managing the PASQAL booth at conferences.
- Define and communicate sales objectives, and provide regular progress reporting to leadership.
- Collaborate closely with the wider sales team (VP Sales EMEA, content marketing, product/go-to-market marketing, content management, and Business Development Managers from other regions), as well as with PASQAL's R&D teams.
- Work with the marketing team to create and update marketing materials tailored to the UK market.
- Stay continuously informed on new products/services as well as new pricing and payment offerings.
- Report commercial results (weekly / monthly / quarterly) to the VP Sales EMEA.
This list of tasks is not exhaustive.
About You
- Master's degree in a relevant field (MBA, MSc, etc.).
- 10+ years of experience in sales / business development in one of the following fields: HPC, AI, or Quantum.
- Proven experience managing the full, end-to-end sales cycle and selling complex solutions to large enterprise clients, with a strong ability to persuade using solid, tailored arguments.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK market and the quantum computing industry is essential.
- Proven track record of direct engagement with external clients.
- Excellent negotiation, listening, and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate, present, and influence at all levels of an organization, including executives and C-level stakeholders, and to build strong, lasting relationships that support future sales.
- Experience managing a national or regional technical sales team.
- Experience preparing and negotiating commercial contracts, in compliance with applicable legal frameworks and regulations across relevant UK jurisdictions.
- Autonomous profile, service-oriented leadership ("servant leadership"), team spirit, ambitious and creative.
- Ability and willingness to take on multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-changing startup environment.
- English: flawless professional fluency required (written and spoken).
- Strong knowledge of quantum computing or a related field (physics, engineering, computer science, quantum machine learning, etc.).
- Experience in a startup environment.
- Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce or equivalent).
- Willingness to travel regularly across the United Kingdom.
What we offer
- Type of contract: Permanent contract
- A dynamic and close-knit international team
- A key role in a public company
- Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups
Recruitment process
- An interview with our Talent Acquisition team of 45'
- A meeting with Christophe, our Senior VP Sales EMEA
- An exchange with Mark, our CCO
- An offer!
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
Senior regional sales roles in high-technology sectors exist to convert advanced technical capabilities into sustainable commercial revenue across specific geographical markets. Positioned between commercial executive leadership and regional enterprise clients, this position acts as the primary interface for business development. It ensures that complex hardware and software solutions align with regional organizational needs, navigating multi-stakeholder procurement cycles while translating technical value propositions for executive decision-makers to drive market expansion and strategic customer growth.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
Commercial sales functions facilitate the transition of quantum technology from research environments into practical industrial applications. By identifying enterprise use cases and building regional client partnerships, sales personnel help establish financial sustainability for quantum hardware manufacturers and software providers. This commercial pull accelerates technology adoption, provides vital feedback to engineering teams regarding industry requirements, and supports the broader infrastructure necessary for scaling quantum computing solutions across commercial sectors.
Capability signals:
- Strategic B2B business development and enterprise account management within high-technology markets
- Commercial execution across complex end-to-end sales cycles for specialized software platforms
- Translation of complex deep-tech concepts for C-level executive and technical audiences
- Contract negotiation and compliance oversight within regional legal and regulatory frameworks
- Regional market analysis and structured go-to-market plan deployment for emerging technology
