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Digital Natives Account Executive

Databricks · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Databricks's careers page

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Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 34 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 17 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Sell Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform consumption to 3-4 assigned high-growth, venture-backed Digital Native accounts. Grow spend, find new use cases, and close commit deals using MEDDPICC.

Expansion · Outbound

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
SLSQ427R430 Want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do everyday at Databricks. As a Digital Native Account Executive at Databricks, you are passionate about selling to high-growth, venture-backed companies. You will own a focused territory of 3 to 4 large Digital Native spending accounts with significant upside potential. This is a hunter-led role where you will be expected to aggressively identify new opportunities within these accounts, expand existing relationships, and drive meaningful consumption growth. You are a self-starter who understands the consumption sales process. You know how to sell innovation and value, uncover new use cases, grow spend within existing customers, and guide complex deals forward to compress decision cycles. You love understanding a product in depth and are passionate about communicating its value to customers and partners. The impact you will have: - Assess your territory and develop a successful execution strategy - Drive quarter-on-quarter consumption growth in existing accounts - Exceed activity and quarterly revenue targets - Track all customer details including use case, purchase time frames, next steps, and forecasting in Salesforce - Identify new use case opportunities and showcase value to existing customers - Promote the value of the Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform - Ensure 100% satisfaction among all customers What we look for: - Good understanding of the data platform and cloud ecosystems - Some exposure to the software industry and understanding of selling SaaS, Data and Business Value - Experience growing consumption and closing commit deals in a direct sales role - Competent with prospecting research and ability to map out key stakeholders - Advanced understanding of MEDDPICC - Experience exceeding sales targets/quotas - Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience About Databricks Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. 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 If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
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