Technical Pre Sales - Netherlands

Barrington James; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Technical Pre-Sales professional to join a growing European commercial team. You will translate complex quantum technologies for technical and non-technical stakeholders and support the full customer journey from initial engagement to technical discussions and ongoing support.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in quantum computing, 5+ years in a customer-facing role, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Quantum Computing or related field.
• 5+ years in a customer-facing technical role.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value and potential of advanced quantum computing technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with prospective customers across Europe and identify opportunities within targeted industries.
• Understand customer challenges and translate complex technical capabilities into relevant business and application opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, including senior and executive-level decision-makers.
• Support the commercial team throughout the sales process, from initial engagement through to contract discussions.
• Work closely with sales, product and R&D teams to develop a deep understanding of the company's technology, products and roadmap.
• Attend conferences, industry events and customer meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of go-to-market strategy, customer engagement processes and commercial activities.

Skills

Quantum computing

Technical pre-sales

Customer engagement

Sales support

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Computing or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Pre-Sales professional to join a growing European commercial team.

This role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, commercial strategy and customer engagement. You will act as a technical translator, helping both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand how advanced quantum computing technologies can be applied to their specific challenges.

You will work closely with prospective and existing customers across a range of strategic industries, supporting the full customer journey from initial engagement through to technical discussions, commercial opportunities and ongoing support.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in quantum computing who enjoys working directly with customers and wants to play a key role in the commercial growth of an innovative technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate the value and potential of advanced quantum computing technologies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with prospective customers across Europe and identify opportunities within targeted industries.
• Understand customer challenges and translate complex technical capabilities into relevant business and application opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, including senior and executive-level decision-makers.
• Support the commercial team throughout the sales process, from initial engagement through to contract discussions.
• Work closely with sales, product and R&D teams to develop a deep understanding of the company's technology, products and roadmap.
• Attend conferences, industry events and customer meetings across Europe.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of go-to-market strategy, customer engagement processes and commercial activities.

About You

• Master's degree or PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally within the private sector.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals and the broader quantum technology ecosystem.
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms, machine learning, HPC or other relevant computational technologies would be highly beneficial.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Technical Pre-Sales, Solutions Engineering, Field Engineering, Applications Engineering, Technical Business Development or a similar position.
• Experience working directly with external customers and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Previous experience within a startup, scale-up or high-growth technology organisation would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial performance metrics and sales processes is desirable.
• Fluent professional English is essential.