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SLSQ427R595
While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
As an Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, you will be responsible for driving sales of Databricks within the Department of Transportation. As an experienced Account Executive, you know how to sell innovation and change through customer vision expansion and can drive deals forward to compress decision cycles.
You love understanding a product in depth and are passionate about communicating its value to Public Sector clients. Always looking for new opportunities, you will be expected to net new accounts and expand current footprints. Along with the chance to close an exciting deal, we also offer accelerators above 100% quota attainment.
The impact you will have:
Manage complex sales-cycles and present to C-level executives. Close net new logos and expand existing accounts. 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 customers. Promote Databricks; enterprise cloud data platform powered by Apache Spark. Ensure 100% satisfaction among all customers. Prioritize opportunities and applying 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. 5+ years of field sales experience, DOT/ FAA experience is required. Background in big data, Cloud, or SaaS sales is preferable. Track record of success delivering business value to customers. Experience with cloud technologies. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Accelerators
Yes
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Inherit existing accounts
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
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