Sales Development Representative - Quantum (SDR)

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work

28 days leave

Pension 4%

Life Insurance

Private medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Income Protection

Cycle to work

Eye care

Job summary

Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company, is seeking an ambitious Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive top‑of‑funnel growth by identifying, initiating, and qualifying inbound and outbound interest among Global 2000 organizations.

You will articulate Quantinuum’s offerings—quantum hardware access, enterprise software tools, and co‑development projects—and convert initial interest into qualified discovery meetings for the Enterprise Sales team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of tech sales development or business development experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to grasp deep tech concepts and convey business relevance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute targeted outbound campaigns to engage senior roles within target verticals.
• Map account structures to identify decision-makers and champions.
• Qualify inbound inquiries and schedule discovery calls with Enterprise Sales team.
• Partner with Account Executives and Engineers to tailor pre‑meeting intel.

Skills

Cold outreach

Lead qualification

Executive communication

Sales development

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Quantinuum is seeking an ambitious, tech‑minded Sales Development Representative (SDR) to drive top‑of‑funnel growth across our focus enterprise verticals. In this frontline role, you will be responsible for identifying, initiating, and qualifying outbound and inbound interest with R&D leaders, innovation teams, and executives at Global 2000 organizations.

You will learn to articulate Quantinuum’s core offerings, spanning quantum hardware access, enterprise software tools, and collaborative co‑development projects, and convert initial interest into qualified discovery meetings for our Enterprise Sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute targeted outbound campaigns (email, phone, LinkedIn) to engage key roles (Heads of R&D, Innovation Leads, VPs of Tech, CTOs) within Chemicals & Materials, Pharma, Finance, and Industrial verticals.
• Map account structures within target enterprise organizations to identify key decision-makers and technical champions.
• Manage inbound inquiries, qualifying leads against predefined criteria before scheduling discovery calls.
• Conduct initial qualification calls to understand prospective clients' current computational challenges, quantum readiness, and business objectives.
• Maintain clean account, lead, and activity data within CRM and outbound enablement platforms.
• Partner closely with Strategic Account Executives to align on target account strategies and execute Account‑Based Marketing pushes.
• Work alongside Quantum Applications Engineers and Solutions Architects to prepare appropriate context and pre‑meeting intel before handing off qualified leads.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of tech sales development or business development experience (SDR/BDR) in quantum computing, enterprise software (SaaS/PaaS), high-performance computing, deep tech, or scientific software.
• Curiosity and ability to quickly grasp deep tech concepts (e.g., computational chemistry, optimization, simulation, or quantum computing) and convey their business relevance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable reaching out to technical leaders and executive decision‑makers.
• Proven track record of cold outreach execution, handling objections, and meeting quota for qualified meetings booked.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real‑world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

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What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long‑term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Life Insurance
• Private medical insurance through Bupa
• Dental Insurance through Bupa
• Income Protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contribution to eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.