Braun Board

Named Core Account Executive

Databricks · Calgary, AB, Canada

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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The Braun Read

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 72 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 22 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 percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  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

Own a named set of enterprise accounts in Western Canada's Energy, Mining, and Utilities sectors, expanding footprints and running multi-stakeholder deals from POC to production. Weekly pipeline generation is expected.

Enterprise · Expansion · Outbound

Selling motion

Expansion

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
CIOs, CDOs and supply chain, finance and field operations leadersIn their words: “cultivate deep, long-term relationships with CIOs, CDOs, and business leaders (Supply Chain, Finance, Field Operations etc)”
Industry:
Energy, mining and utilitiesIn their words: “This role requires deep domain expertise in the Energy, Mining, and Utilities sectors.”
Company size:
Enterprise

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
SLSQ327R862 At Databricks, we practice what we preach: we are a fiercely data-driven company that utilizes metrics and insights to drive every aspect of our business. As a Named Enterprise Account Executive, you will have complete oversight of your assigned accounts, serving as the ultimate owner of end-to-end customer relationships across Western Canada. This role requires deep domain expertise in the Energy, Mining, and Utilities sectors. We hold our sales organization to an exceptionally high standard; you should expect a culture centered on rigorous execution, where customer face-time, pipeline generation, and account activity are prioritized and measured closely. The Impact You Will Have - End-to-End Account Ownership: Act as the strategic quarterback and single point of accountability for your accounts, maintaining full oversight of the complete customer lifecycle and relationship ecosystem. - High-Velocity Customer Engagement: Maintain an elite cadence of customer activity. You will be expected to maximize face-to-face client time and cultivate deep, long-term relationships with CIOs, CDOs, and business leaders (Supply Chain, Finance, Field Operations etc) - Data-Driven Execution & Pipeline Growth: Grounded in our data-driven culture, you will aggressively drive weekly pipeline generation and accelerate use-case progression from POC to production. - Account Growth & Strategy: Architect comprehensive account plans to systematically expand existing footprints using a disciplined, program-management approach. - Sales Excellence: Consistently exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue targets by managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles. - Operational Precision: Maintain pristine CRM hygiene in Salesforce on a weekly basis, accurately forecasting and tracking use-case requirements, business value metrics, and timelines. What We Look For - High-Intensity Enterprise Sales: 5+ years of experience consistently exceeding quotas in a fast-paced, high-velocity enterprise technology environment. You thrive in cultures that demand high activity, strict accountability, and frequent change. - Domain Expertise: Proven track record selling into Western Canada’s premier Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Mining sectors, backed by an active local network of CIOs and decision-makers. - Technical Acumen: Strong foundational knowledge of data solutions, including Data Warehousing, BI, Analytics, Cloud Infrastructure, Machine Learning, & GenAI. - Complex Deal Management: Adept at balancing quick wins with long-cycle sales motions while effectively coordinating internal resources (solutions architects, executives, and partners). - Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical 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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