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Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, Life Sciences

Databricks · United States

Full-timeOn site10+ yrs$272k–$374kListed as no visa sponsorshipSoftware Development
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In short

You will be responsible for managing and growing a single strategic pharmaceutical account by identifying opportunities and closing complex sales cycles. This involves meeting with key executives, promoting the Databricks cloud data platform, and maintaining accurate customer data in Salesforce.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Strategic salesBig dataCloud computingSaaS salesLife sciencesPharmaceutical salesAccount managementSalesforce

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The role requires over 7 years of field sales experience in big data, cloud, or SaaS, with a preference for experience in the Life Sciences sector. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and have a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas and managing complex enterprise accounts.

About the employer

Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on Databricks 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 Data Intelligence Platform that includes Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, Lakebase and Unity Catalog.

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INDUSTRY
Software Development
COMPANY
Privately Held
HEADQUARTERS
San Francisco, CA
SIZE
5,001-10,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
20 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this Databricks role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $272,000–$374,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

SLSQ128R6 As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, you are a strategic sales professional experienced in selling into Large Pharmaceutical accounts. You know how to sell innovation and change through customer vision expansion and can guide deals forward to compress decision cycles. You love understanding a product in depth and are passionate about communicating its value to Customers and System Integrators. Always looking for new opportunities, you will be part of an account team tasked with maintaining and growing a single strategic pharma account. Along with the chance to close an exciting deal, we also offer accelerators above 100% quota attainment.

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SLSQ128R6

As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, you are a strategic sales professional experienced in selling into Large Pharmaceutical accounts. You know how to sell innovation and change through customer vision expansion and can guide deals forward to compress decision cycles. You love understanding a product in depth and are passionate about communicating its value to Customers and System Integrators. Always looking for new opportunities, you will be part of an account team tasked with maintaining and growing a single strategic pharma account. Along with the chance to close an exciting deal, we also offer accelerators above 100% quota attainment.

Databricks operates at the leading edge of the Unified Data Analytics and AI space. Our customers turn to us to lead the accelerated innovation that their businesses need to gain first mover advantage in today’s ultra-competitive landscape. As we continue our rapid expansion, we are looking for a creative, execution-oriented Strategic Enterprise Account Executive to join the Databricks team and maximize the phenomenal market opportunity that exists for Databricks.

Reporting to our Director of Strategic Life Sciences Sales, you will be part of an account team assigned to one strategic client within the Life Sciences team (Pharma). You will come with an informed point of view on Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI, which will help to guide your successful execution strategy and allow you to provide genuine value to the client

The impact you will have

  • Meet with the CIO, IT executives, LOB executives, Program Managers, and other important partners
  • Grow a strategic pharma account
  • Identify and close quick, small wins while managing longer, complex sales cycles
  • Exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue targets
  • Track all customer details including use case, purchase time frames, next steps, and forecasting in Salesforce
  • Use a solution-based approach to selling and creating value for your customer
  • Promote Databricks' enterprise cloud data platform powered by Apache Spark™
  • Ensure 100% satisfaction among your customer
  • Prioritize opportunities and apply appropriate resources
  • Build a plan for success internally at Databricks and externally with your accounts

What we look for

  • You have previously worked in an early-stage company, and you know how to navigate and be successful
  • Field sales experience within big data, Cloud, or SaaS sales
  • Experience managing large, complex Life Sciences accounts is preferred.
  • Prior customer relationships with CIOs, program managers, and essential decision makers
  • Simply articulate intricate cloud technologies
  • 7+ years of experience exceeding sales quotas
  • Success working with and growing existing accounts
  • Understanding of Spark and big data preferable
  • Passion for cloud technologies
  • Bachelor's Degree

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Local Pay Range

$272,000—$374,000 USD

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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