On-site
SaaS
greenhouse
About this role
SLSQ427R975
Do you want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks!
Leading a team of Enterprise Named and Strategic Account Executives, that are passionate about solving the toughest problems for Retailers and Grocers, and drive value for our customers.
You will oversee the Retail senior sales team, implementing sales plans, expanding existing business and delivering accurate sales forecasting and reporting.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon a highly successful team achieving significant year on year growth, in a fast growing business which is hugely impactful part of the UKI sales organisation. We are looking for owners, who will go the extra mile and want to be the very best at what they do.
The position will report directly to the RVP, Consumer Industries, UK and Ireland
The impact you will have:
- Lead a team of account executives, ensuring you coach them to develop the skills and behaviours they will need to succeed
- Build the GTM for the Retail and Grocery, UK and Ireland
- Establish company territory plans, team structure, individual quotas and patches for your team, including investment capacity requirements
- Report on revenue forecast and strategic GTM programs
- Partner with cross-functional teams to manage a complete revenue and customer success process
- Inspire a culture of teamwork, leading with value and achieving desired customers outcomes
- Develop trust-based relationships with customers and partners to ensure long-term success
- Encourage learning and ongoing unders
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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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