Strategic Account Executive

SLSQ328R137

Databricks is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to join us in Melbourne, Australia. This role is designed as a Core role. As a Core rep at Databricks, you are pivotal in driving the company's growth by expanding our footprint with existing strategic customers. You will focus on converting prospects into customers and driving the initial consumption of Databricks' services. You will report to the Director of Enterprise Sales.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving Consumption: Help customers derive value from the platform by identifying key use cases and increasing usage.


• Securing Strategic Committed Deals: Identify, structure and close opportunities to co-invest in high-priority initiatives to accelerate and de-risk projects delivery


• Prospecting and Lead Generation: Use various strategies and resources, such as intent signals, account planning, and leveraging customer stories, to effectively prospect and target leads.


• Prospect Engagement: Leverage BDRs, Marketing and Network to build relationships with key prospects in territory to displace incumbent technologies.


• Sales Execution: Conduct first meetings with compelling POVs to create urgency for change. Create territory and account plans to prioritise pursuits. Engage in activities such as roundtables, bootcamps and industry events to build relationships and progress pipeline.


• Pipeline Management: Maintain an accurate and updated Salesforce (SF) pipeline, create proof of concepts (POCs), and manage the sales cycle from initial contact to closing the deal.


• Collaboration: Engage with architects, professional services engagement managers coordinate demand planning sessions, and align with executive sponsors to ensure a comprehensive approach to customer success.

What We Look For:

• Characteristics: 




• Takes initiative, is proactive and drives.


• Unwavering Prioritisation & Grit.


• Detail-oriented.


• Creative


• Coachability


• Open to Change and uncertainty




• Experience: Proven track record in sales, ideally with Digital Native/Retail accounts. Demonstrable experience in selling innovation, ideally in Data Platforms, AI/ML, Big Data, or Cloud technology in a consumption-first world.


• Skills: Strong prospecting, lead generation, and customer engagement skills. Ability to drive consumption and secure first-time commits.


• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including GDRs and Customer Success teams.


• Technical Acumen: Understanding of Databricks' platform and the ability to communicate its value to customers.


• Flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time