Strategic Account Executive, Transportation and Logistics

    Databricks

    Denmark
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted Today
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    greenhouse

    About this role

    SLSQ427R401

    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.

    As a Strategic Account Executive, you will be responsible for driving the strategic relationship between Databricks and one of our key cusotmers in the Nordic region, ensuring the successful adoption and expansion of Databricks solutions. You will work closely with the customer's key stakeholders to understand their business needs and challenges and leverage Databricks' technology to deliver impactful solutions.

    The impact you will have:

    • Develop and execute a strategic account plan, aligning with their business objectives and goals
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, including C-level executives
    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding the footprint of Databricks solutions
    • Collaborate with Databricks' internal teams, including sales, solutions engineering, and customer success, and external ecosystem partners to ensure seamless delivery and support for the customer
    • Serve as the primary point of contact, addressing any issues or concerns and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
    • Stay informed about industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, and provide insights to help shape Databricks' product and service offerings
    • Drive revenue growth by meeting or exceeding sales targets and KPIs

    What we look for:

    • Proven experience in a strategic account management role, preferably within the technology or data analytics industry
    • Excellent communication and inte

    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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill
    C-Suite Selling·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Enterprise Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

    Template question
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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

    Template question
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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

    Template question
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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

    Template question
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Databricks's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Account 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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