On-site
SaaS
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About this role
SLSQ427R384
At Databricks, we help public institutions use data and AI to improve services, increase productivity, and get more value from public data and technology investment. That means putting trusted, relevant insight closer to the people making operational, policy and service decisions, and building services that can evolve as missions, technology and delivery models change, rather than becoming tomorrow's legacy.
Databricks is looking for an Account Executive to own and grow some of our most strategic Public Sector customers in the UK government delivering against their core missions. You will inherit an established portfolio of strategic government accounts, with a clear mandate to protect and expand that base while building new relationships across departments and agencies we do not yet serve.
This is a succession role: you will step into relationships and momentum that already exist, building trust quickly with current stakeholders while developing your own view of where Data and AI can help solve the sector's most important challenges. You will translate national and departmental priorities into measurable customer outcomes and sustainable growth.
Working closely with government stakeholders, internal teams, cloud providers, and strategic partners, you will deepen consumption in existing accounts and extend Databricks' footprint.
The Pressures Shaping This Work
Government's hardest missions increasingly require insight across institutional boundaries, without requiring those institutions, their accountability, or their data to be centralised. The opportunity isn't one giant government data system; it's enabling institutions to connect, govern and use data and insight across boundaries while retaining control of their own data, responsibilities and
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
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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Template questionAs an Account Executive with databricks, you'll own the entire revenue pipeline and be measured on quota attainment.
Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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