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Director, Enterprise Sales, Public Sector

Databricks · Ottawa, ON, Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
10d ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon Databricks's careers page

What Databricks sells

Run live apps and AI on company data

Many companies keep their data in old, separate database systems, which makes building new apps and AI slow. Databricks lets teams run live apps and build AI right on that company data. Old databases can be moved over, so the work happens in one spot.

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The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 10 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 24 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 percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

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

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Tells you how much of your week is prospecting versus selling.

  5. 5.

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

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Leads an Ottawa-based Public Sector team of Named and Strategic Account Executives selling Databricks' Data and AI platform. Focus is on team quota, expanding existing consumption, and forecasting.

Enterprise · Expansion

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Public sector customersIn their words: “Experience leading sales teams serving Named and Strategic customers within the Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS Sales Industry, specifically within the Public Sector space.”
Industry:
Public sectorIn their words: “lead our growing Public Sector business in Ottawa”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

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
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
SLSQ427R938 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered. Do you want to help solve the world's toughest business problems with Data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks. We are looking for an Enterprise Sales Director to lead our growing Public Sector business in Ottawa. Leading a team of Enterprise Named and Strategic Account Executives, you will be measured by achieving your team's overall quota and growing Databricks' consumption. This is a team of account executives that are passionate about building a data ecosystem, technically knowledgeable, and have a strong desire to drive value for our customers. You will oversee the sales team, implementing sales plans, expanding existing business and delivering accurate sales forecasting and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon a highly successful team achieving significant year on year growth, in a fast growing business which is a hugely impactful part of the Canadian sales organization. We are looking for owners, who will go the extra mile and want to be the very best at what they do. The impact you will have: - Lead a team of account executives, ensuring you coach them to develop the skills and behaviors they will need to succeed - Establish company territory plans, team structure, individual quotas and patches for your team, including investment capacity requirements - Report on revenue forecast and strategic GTM programs - Partner with cross-functional teams to manage a complete revenue and customer success process - Inspire a culture of teamwork, leading with value and achieving desired customers outcomes - Develop trust-based relationships with customers and partners to ensure long-term success - Encourage learning and ongoing understanding of technical product details and our future product roadmap - Establish a revenue growth and investment plan in the first 90 days - Deliver our strategic growth plans, in collaboration with the other function leaders across Canada, ensure forecast accuracy and a predictable, high-growth business What we look for: - Experience as a high-growth enterprise software sales leader with experience leading sales teams serving Named and Strategic customers within the Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS Sales Industry, specifically within the Public Sector space. - History of exceeding sales quotas in similar high-growth technology companies - Ability to engage with and hire sales talent in the market - Focus and emphasis on methodology-based sales coaching, MEDDPIC and a Challenger mentality - Experience of value-based sales with both the business and IT stakeholders including C suite - Experience in leadership roles focused on managing sales organisations to influence, develop, and achieve objectives within Data, AI, Cloud, or SaaS sales - Extended Executive relationship network with key customers. - Knowledge of the partner ecosystem to help grow Enterprise strategic territories - Success implementing strategies for consumption and commitment-based sales revenue models. 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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