Role Overview
A well funded global leader in quantum computing seeks a highly strategic and results-driven Commercial Director to lead their Western European commercial strategy and drive significant revenue growth. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing commercial plans, identifying new market opportunities, and building high-performing sales and business development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong business background and relationships with public bodies, regional enterprises and quanutm computing vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement the company's commercial strategy to accelerate growth, increase market share, and achieve ambitious revenue targets.
- Establish and expand the sales, marketing, and business development functions, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
- Forge and manage strategic alliances with technology partners, research institutions, and key enterprise clients to create a robust ecosystem and drive co-innovation.
- Act as a key spokesperson for the company, representing our commercial interests.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven track record of success in a senior commercial leadership role within quantum computing.
- Demonstrable experience in building and scaling commercial operations from the ground up, including developing go-to-market strategies for nascent technologies.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical C-level audiences.
- Strong network within relevant enterprise sectors (e.g., finance, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, materials science).
- Strong relations with public funding bodies and quantum computing vendors.