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Sr. Alliance Director

Databricks · San Francisco, CA

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

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

What Databricks sells

A database that runs live apps on company data

When a company wants to build a live app on its own data, it usually stitches together several separate tools, one for the database and others for analytics and AI. The problem is, those pieces don't fit together well, so older databases are hard to simplify or replace. Databricks Lakebase runs real-time apps directly on a company's existing data, so teams can move off legacy databases and add AI in one place.

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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 80 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 32 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. Lights 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 a team building a Databricks-on-GCP go-to-market strategy through joint sales plays with Google Cloud and C&SI partners, plus GCP Marketplace work. This is a leadership role; no quota or territory is stated.

Partnerships

Selling motion

Channel

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Data teamsIn their words: “obsessed with helping data teams solve the world’s toughest problems with Databricks on GCP”

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
SLSQ227R802 The Global GCP Cloud Alliance, Go-To-Market Strategy & Business Development team owns these three domains with one of our most strategic cloud partners. Reporting to the Global VP, Databricks on GCP Business Unit, and Go-To-Market Strategy & Business Development will recruit, hire and lead a team of highly talented individuals that are obsessed with helping data teams solve the world’s toughest problems with Databricks on GCP. The impact you and your team will have: - Design, launch, and scale a comprehensive Databricks on GCP Go-To-Market strategy that accelerates customer business outcomes, grows Databricks consumption, and increases long-term commitments to our lakehouse platform. - Define, build, execute and measure the ongoing performance of joint horizontal and industry vertical sales plays with Databricks, GCP, and C&SI Partners to unlock new sales opportunities. - Enhance Databricks’ strategic relationship with GCP leaders and executives across product, sales, solution architecture, business development, and partner teams. Motivate GCP sales teams to adopt the Databricks Lakehouse paradigm for our mutual customers' most essential Data and AI initiatives. - Unlock value for Databricks, GCP and our mutual customers by identifying, prioritizing and facilitating high value product integrations with GCP services - Strengthen the Databricks & GCP alliance by accelerating GCP Partner Program and GCP Marketplace innovations - Build a foundation for future growth to help us scale Databricks What we look for: 15+ years of experience in business development, enterprise sales, go-to-market strategy, consulting and product management with companies that are focused on SaaS, cloud computing, analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence or similar technologies. - 5+ years of experience building and leading high-functioning teams and delivering results through others - 3+ years of GCP or extended ecosystem experience - Ability to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent across a variety of roles - Demonstrated success in developing high-level executive relationships with large, complex technology companies - Conceptual understanding of the software usage-based sales motion, and how to prioritize the right inputs and outputs to accelerate customer acquisition and growth programs 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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