Business Development Manager / Account Manager - HPC & Quantum Computer - EMEA

Limelight Health; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading quantum computing startup in France is seeking a highly technical Business Development Manager to drive growth across the EMEA region. This role involves developing long-term relationships, supporting sales cycles, and delivering presentations on advanced computing solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive HPC knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a minimum of five years in a related field.

Prestations

25-day vacation policy

Half transportation cost coverage

Competitive health benefits

Meal vouchers

Parental benefits

Flexible remote policy

Language courses

Mental health support

Subsidized sports membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a business development or presales role in a hardware vendor.
• Understanding of HPC components: compute clusters, storage, etc.
• Experience managing long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Identify and engage key HPC stakeholders across EMEA.
• Lead technical discovery and customer needs mapping.
• Deliver compelling presentations and act as the technical voice.

Connaissances

Business development

Technical presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HPC infrastructure knowledge

Fluency in English

Formation

Background in engineering, physics, or computer science

Prior experience with public research institutions

Description du poste

Overview

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems. The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously. We are at the forefront of the quantum race, competing with tech giants such as Google or IBM, and we are growing fast after securing €100 million of funding in 2025 to develop our unique technology. Currently 100+ and counting, between physicists, PhD students, engineers and experienced business professionals, we are united to reach our ambitious goal. Are you a quantum pioneer? Join us on a mission to reshape the future!

We are seeking a highly technical and strategic HPC & Quantum Computer Business Development Manager & Presales to support our growth across the EMEA region. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business: you will act as a trusted advisor to prospects, guiding them through complex, long-cycle sales engagements. Your mission will be to drive awareness, shape opportunities, and build strong, lasting relationships within the European HPC ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and develop long-term relationships with key HPC stakeholders across EMEA (research centers, industry, government agencies, etc.).
• Lead technical discovery, deeply understand customer environments, and map their needs to our HPC infrastructure solutions.
• Support the full sales cycle, from early-stage evangelization and business development to RFI/RFP responses and long-term account nurturing.
• Deliver compelling technical presentations, demos, and workshops to a variety of audiences (IT, researchers, procurement, executive stakeholders).
• Act as the technical voice in customer engagements, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and sales teams.
• Stay engaged post-sales to ensure continuity and act as a trusted technical partner for ongoing and future opportunities.
• Represent the company at HPC-related events, conferences, and forums across EMEA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a business development, presales, solution architect, or customer-facing technical role within a large international hardware vendor company ideally focus in HPC or advanced computing environments.
• Deep understanding of HPC infrastructure components (compute clusters, storage systems, interconnects, workload schedulers, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of the European HPC landscape, including key players, centers of excellence, and funding programs.
• Proven ability to support complex sales processes over long timeframes (12–36 months), with multiple stakeholders and technical evaluations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of translating complex technical topics into business value.
• Comfortable with frequent travel across EMEA to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a strong plus.
• Nice to Have: Prior experience working with public research institutions, national HPC centers, or large industrial R&D teams.
• Familiarity with cloud-based HPC, hybrid architectures, and emerging computing paradigms (e.g., quantum, neuromorphic).
• Background in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
• Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users
• Competitive health benefits with Helium/Axa
• Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen
• Parental benefits with crèche support
• Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
• Language courses covered by the company
• Mental health support with moka.care
• Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club

Recruitment process

• Screening Call with Doriane, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 min)
• Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)
• Fit and Leadership Interview (45 min)

Additional information

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don"t match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we would love to receive your application even if you think you"re only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

You will join one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer! We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.