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Strategic Account Executive - Banking

Databricks · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
13d 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
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 13 days.
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 the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform (big data, analytics, AI) to large regulated banks. Expand existing accounts and win new business through executive relationships, partners, and co-selling with cloud providers.

Strategic · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

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
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
SLSQ427R686 Want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks. As an Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, you will come with an informed and compelling point of view on the Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI space which will guide your successful strategy and together with both our teams and partners, allow you to provide exceptional value to our customers within the Banking sector. The impact you will have: - You will provide the industry insight and business creativity required to design and develop unique use cases and solutions that differentiate Databricks within the Banking segment. - You will co-develop a business plan, with your team and ecosystem partners, that accelerates existing customer success, identifies and acquires new opportunity and enables you to exceed quarterly/annual usage and booking goals - You will motivate a diverse team of big data and AI professionals to implement your business plan - You will lead your team, customers, and partners to identify impactful big data and AI use cases whilst proving their value on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform - You will support the broader big data and AI transformation goals of your customers through a combination of strategic partnerships, well-scoped professional services, training, and targeted Executive engagement - You will build exceptional value with all engagements to guide successful negotiations to close What we look for: - Experience in direct sales of enterprise software platforms to large enterprises - Ownership of executive level relationships in your clients - Proven track record of developing new business - Extensive experience of working with large complex regulated organisations - Knowledge of the Data & AI space with technology sales experience - Longevity with previous employers - Quota over-achievement and significant growth when selling complex software and services to Enterprise accounts - Experience driving successful adoption of usage-based subscription services (SaaS) and co-selling with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud teams - Methods for co-developing business cases and gaining support from C-level Executives - Familiarity with sales methodologies and process (e.g Territory and Account planning, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sales and Command of the Message) - Experience developing partnerships with "champions" and client teams to support execution of your territory plan - Experience developing a clear partner strategy and implement it to achieve success - Understanding of consumption-based, land and expand sales models advantageous - Understanding of how to identify important uses cases and buying centres to increase the impact of Databricks for clients 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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