SLSQ125R286

Candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role:

• Remote - Chicago

As a Strategic Account Executive at Databricks, you are a sales professional experienced in leading go-to-market campaigns in Fortune 500 accounts. You know how to sell innovation and change through customer vision expansion and can guide deals forward to compress decision cycles. You love understanding a product in depth and are passionate about communicating value to Customers and System Integrators.

Databricks operates at the leading edge of the Unified Data Analytics and AI space. Our customers turn to us to lead the accelerated innovation that their businesses need to gain first mover advantage in today’s ultra-competitive landscape. As we continue our rapid expansion, we are looking for a creative, execution-oriented Strategic Enterprise Account Executive to join the Retail & CPG team and maximize the phenomenal market opportunity that exists for Databricks. Reporting to our Director of Enterprise Sales, you will manage one of our largest clients in the Retail & CPG vertical.  You will come with an informed point of view on Big Data, Advanced Analytics and AI which will help to guide your successful execution strategy and allow you to provide genuine value to this strategic client.

The impact you will have: 

• Build relationships with CIOs, IT executives, LOB executives, Program Managers, and other important partners.
• Drive value-based growth within the account.
• Expand the Databricks footprint into new business units and use cases.
• Exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue targets.
• Track all customer details including use case, purchase time frames, next steps, and forecasting in Salesforce.
• Use a solution-based approach to selling and creating value for customers.
• Promote Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform powered by Apache Spark™ and Delta Lake
• Prioritize opportunities and leverage appropriate resources.
• Build a plan for success internally at Databricks and externally with your account

What we look for:

• You have previously excelled in an early-stage company -- you know how to navigate and be successful with limited oversight
• Previous field sales experience within big data, Cloud, and SaaS
• Prior customer relationships with CIOs, program managers, and essential decision makers at local accounts
• The ability to simplify a technical capability into a value-based benefit
• 7+ years of Enterprise Sales experience exceeding quotas in larger accounts
• Managing a small set of strategic accounts rather than a broad territory
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits 

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Equity awards
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Family Planning
• Gym reimbursement
• Annual personal development fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

About Databricks

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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