SyndicatedFractional Head of SalesLondon, England, United Kingdom
Full-time Head of Sales, Classiq
FULL-TIME SALES JOB · SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR · LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Classiq, a quantum computing platform company, seeks a Regional Sales Director for the Nordics as their first dedicated commercial hire in that territory. This is a high-touch, enterprise deal-focused role (€200K+ ACV, 3–6 month cycles) requiring deep tech SaaS sales chops, Scandinavian language fluency, and ability to build category demand. Posted as full-time on-site, not fractional or interim.
Full-time Head of Sales — the balanced verdict
Why this role stands out
- Clear founding GTM signal — 'first dedicated commercial leader in the Nordics', territory building, ecosystem engagement, and playbook development.
- High-value deals and mature buyer complexity (Fortune 500 logos, multi-stakeholder C-suite + technical buyers).
- Prestigious deep-tech context (quantum, pre-mainstream category, government + research orgs).
- Explicit language around regional strategy and long-term expansion, not transactional quota.
Worth checking before you apply
- Posted as full-time on-site; no mention of flexibility, part-time, or interim structure despite early-stage startup context.
- Quota expectations (€200K+ ACV, $2M+ ARR bonus) and full deal cycle ownership suggest commitment to permanent headcount.
- Salary/day-rate not stated; no visibility on market pay for this niche role in the Nordics.
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What the posting asks · quoted from the listing
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Tech Scandinavia, vertical-specific conferences) as a credible voice in the quantum ecosystem Build and maintain an accurate pipeline with rigorous qualification discipline Who yo…
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Responsibilities null Requirements Who you are: 5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals Experience in sel…
- Certification
Technical Degree and MBA preferred
- Must-have
5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals
- Must-have
Experience in selling deep tech SaaS solutions
- Must-have
Demonstrated successful selling into Fortune 500 enterprises, with specific named logos and numbers you can reference
- Must-have
Experience selling in an emerging or pre-mainstream category where you had to create buyer understanding, not just respond to existing demand
- Must-have
Demonstrable ability to sell to technical buyers, engineers, scientists, or PhD-level decision-makers without losing credibility or speaking past them
- Must-have
Experience managing multi-stakeholder enterprise deals involving both technical champions and economic buyers at the VP/C-suite level
- Must-have
Comfort operating with a fast-evolving playbook
- Must-have
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Must-have
Comfort within a highly agile and fast-moving startup environment
At Classiq Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum computing.
Our mission is to make quantum computing practical and impactful by bridging the gap between hardware and real-world applications. Our platform enables developers and enterprises to design, optimize, and deploy quantum algorithms at scale, automating complex processes and supporting teams from beginners to experts across diverse architectures. Classiq is trusted by Fortune 500 leaders and global governments. We accelerate the quantum era with a platform that transforms bold quantum ideas into working applications.
Some of the most respected enterprise logos across multiple verticals are already our clients. We are at the inflection point - the moment when category invention becomes category leadership, and we need the sellers who will drive that transition.
About the role:
As Classiq's first dedicated commercial leader in the Nordics, you will play a defining role in establishing our leadership across one of the world's most advanced quantum ecosystems. Beyond closing enterprise deals, you will engage with government initiatives, industry partners, and leading research organizations, influence our regional go-to-market strategy, and help build the foundation for Classiq's long-term expansion in the Nordics region.
What you'll do:
Own the Full Deal Life-Cycle from prospecting net new accounts, connecting with decision makers, proposal generation, handshake, and contract closure.
Navigate buying organizations that include Chief Scientists, CTOs, CDOs, CIOs, Heads of Innovation/RnD, procurement, and C-suite economic buyers simultaneously
Lead executive-level discovery that surfaces business problems quantum computing can address often before the buyer has framed the problem in quantum terms
Run focused, multi-stakeholder sales processes from first meeting through contract execution, typically 3–6 month cycles
Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, including product, pre-sales, customer success, marketing, and legal
Express the Classiq value proposition and position the company as a long-term strategic partner, not a point solution, structuring deals for expansion from day one
Contribute to the development of territory strategy, vertical messaging, and competitive
Represent Classiq at key industry events (The Economist's Commercializing Quantum, Q2B Copenhagen, Quantum. Tech Scandinavia, vertical-specific conferences) as a credible voice in the quantum ecosystem
Build and maintain an accurate pipeline with rigorous qualification discipline
Who you are:
5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals
Experience in selling deep tech SaaS solutions
- Demonstrated successful selling into Fortune 500 enterprises, with specific named logos and numbers you can reference
- Experience selling in an emerging or pre-mainstream category where you had to create buyer understanding, not just respond to existing demand
- Demonstrable ability to sell to technical buyers, engineers, scientists, or PhD-level decision-makers without losing credibility or speaking past them
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder enterprise deals involving both technical champions and economic buyers at the VP/C-suite level
- Comfort operating with a fast-evolving playbook
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfort within a highly agile and fast-moving startup environment
- fluent English and native in at least one Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Swedish)
- Bonus Points:
- Technical Degree and MBA preferred
- Experience at a company that was building a new enterprise software category
Deep familiarity with at least one of our target verticals: chemicals & materials, advanced manufacturing, healthcare & life sciences, financial services, or aerospace & defense
Prior experience carrying a quota north of $2M ARR with documented attainment history
Background in quantum computing, advanced simulation, EDA tools, HPC, or AI/ML infrastructure during its pre-mainstream phase
Responsibilities
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Requirements
- Who you are:
- 5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals
- Experience in selling deep tech SaaS solutions
- Demonstrated successful selling into Fortune 500 enterprises, with specific named logos and numbers you can reference
- Experience selling in an emerging or pre-mainstream category where you had to create buyer understanding, not just respond to existing demand
- Demonstrable ability to sell to technical buyers, engineers, scientists, or PhD-level decision-makers without losing credibility or speaking past them
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder enterprise deals involving both technical champions and economic buyers at the VP/C-suite level
- Comfort operating with a fast-evolving playbook
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfort within a highly agile and fast-moving startup environment
- fluent English and native in at least one Scandinavian language (Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, or Swedish)
- Bonus Points:
- Technical Degree and MBA preferred
- Experience at a company that was building a new enterprise software category
Deep familiarity with at least one of our target verticals: chemicals & materials, advanced manufacturing, healthcare & life sciences, financial services, or aerospace & defense
Prior experience carrying a quota north of $2M ARR with documented attainment history
Background in quantum computing, advanced simulation, EDA tools, HPC, or AI/ML infrastructure during its pre-mainstream phase
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- Tech Scandinavia, vertical-specific conferences) as a credible voice in the quantum ecosystem Build and maintain an accurate pipeline with rigorous qualification discipline Who yo…
- Responsibilities null Requirements Who you are: 5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals Experience in sel…
- Technical Degree and MBA preferred
- 5+ years of enterprise and/or ecosystem software sales experience with a track record of winning $200K+ ACV deals
- Experience in selling deep tech SaaS solutions
- Demonstrated successful selling into Fortune 500 enterprises, with specific named logos and numbers you can reference
- Experience selling in an emerging or pre-mainstream category where you had to create buyer understanding, not just respond to existing demand
- Demonstrable ability to sell to technical buyers, engineers, scientists, or PhD-level decision-makers without losing credibility or speaking past them
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder enterprise deals involving both technical champions and economic buyers at the VP/C-suite level
- Comfort operating with a fast-evolving playbook
- Enterprise Sales
- SaaS Sales
- Quantum Computing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Pipeline Management
- Go-to-market Strategy
- Executive Communication
- Complex Deal Negotiation
- Deep Tech Sales
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- Technical Sales
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