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VP of Sales, Americas

Classiq

Classiq

Sales & Business Development
United States
Posted on Oct 24, 2025

VP of Sales, Americas

  • Management
  • USA
  • Full-time

Description

About Classiq

Classiq is the world’s leading quantum software development company, empowering organizations to design, optimize, and deploy advanced quantum algorithms at scale.

Our platform enables developers to build complex quantum applications through visualized modeling, automated optimization, and intuitive debugging tools, delivering hardware-agnostic, future-proof solutions across the quantum computing ecosystem.

Our SaaS Quantum development software is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and global governments including HSBC, BMW, Citigroup, Deloitte, and Rolls-Royce, and backed by

> $180M in funding, Classiq accelerates the quantum era with a low-friction, high-impact software development platform.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Vice President of Sales Americas to lead and expand Classiq’s commercial presence across the United States.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for building and executing Classiq’s U.S. go-to-market strategy, driving new business and renewals with enterprise, government, and strategic accounts. You’ll manage a high-performing sales team, shape revenue strategy, and collaborate closely with global leadership, marketing, and technical teams to position Classiq as the quantum software platform of choice.

This is a rare opportunity for a visionary sales leader who combines strong technical understanding, deep enterprise sales experience, and a passion for scaling emerging technology in a fast-moving market.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the U.S. sales organization, including enterprise, public sector, and strategic accounts.
  • Own the U.S. revenue target, set strategy and plans to achieve all goals and ensure consistent achievement of the company’s strategic expansion goals
  • Develop and execute regional GTM plans, including segmentation, territory design, and pipeline development.
  • Recruit, mentor, and scale a team of Account Executives and guide supportive teams to exceed performance goals.
  • Drive complex enterprise sales deals and cycles, personally engaging with key customers and strategic opportunities, ensure timely closing.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with all GTM teams, support direct and indirect engagement through partners, collaborate with product and R&D to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
  • Establish and maintain C-level relationships with strategic customers, partners, and ecosystem players.
  • Report on sales performance, pipeline health, and market trends to global leadership.
  • Shape market strategy and feedback loops, influencing product roadmap and pricing models.
  • Represent Classiq at industry conferences, government engagements, and strategic alliances as needed. Work closely with the CRO and other regional leaders to ensure international consistency.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of B2B enterprise software sales experience, with at least 5 years in a regional or national leadership role, public and gov segments experience are an advantage. Quantum industry experience is a big bonus, though not a condition.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing sales teams in fast-growing technology sectors (SaaS, deep tech, or enterprise platforms).
  • Experience selling to large enterprises, government, and research institutions.
  • Very strong technical acumen, deep understanding of complex technical sales cycles; specific familiarity with quantum computing, HPC or deep tech is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, ability to build rapport quickly.
  • Data-driven and strategic mindset, able to forecast accurately and execute effectively.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.

Why Join Us

  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the growth of a world leader in quantum software.
  • Work with top-tier global customers, partners, and innovators.
  • Collaborative culture that blends scientific excellence, commercial success, and innovation.
  • Competitive compensation, including base, commission, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Flexible and global work environment, with significant career growth opportunities.