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Senior Account Executive, NW SLED

IonQ · Remote, US · Remote

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About IonQ

IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.

About the role

We are looking for an Experienced Senior Account 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.

What they're looking for

  • Existing relationships with Academic and Government stakeholders
  • Minimum of 15-years experience in Technology Sales/Business Development with quota carrying responsibilities 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
More about this role

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.

Travel: Up to 50%

We are looking for an Experienced Senior Account Executive who...

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