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Enterprise Account Executive – Retail

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AI Summary

Databricks is seeking a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive to grow retail-sector Fortune 500 accounts through value-based sales of its Data Intelligence Platform. The role owns strategic account planning, executive relationship development, expansion into new business units and use cases, pipeline management, and revenue attainment. Candidates need 7+ years of enterprise sales success, particularly in AI/BI, big data, cloud, SaaS, or consumption-based selling. This is a senior, highly autonomous field-sales position requiring the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business outcomes for CIOs and other executive stakeholders.

Role DNA

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Job Complexity

5/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

5/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

5/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThis role requires navigating complex, high-value enterprise sales cycles with senior retail and technology decision-makers while exceeding demanding pipeline and revenue targets. Success depends on strong technical fluency, multi-threaded account strategy, and the ability to independently accelerate consensus and purchasing decisions.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive
$370,025
US market range$250k–$450k
AI insightThe disclosed local on-target earnings range is $311,600 to $428,450 USD yearly, with a midpoint of $370,025. A competitive US market range for a strategic enterprise SaaS/data-and-AI account executive is approximately $250,000 to $450,000 in annual OTE; actual earnings can vary materially by territory, quota, commission plan, and attainment.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How have you expanded an existing enterprise account into new business units or use cases?

I begin by mapping current adoption, executive priorities, and adjacent business challenges. I build a multi-threaded stakeholder plan, quantify the value of additional use cases, and use customer outcomes to create an expansion roadmap with clear milestones and executive sponsorship.

How would you position Databricks to a retail CIO evaluating several data and AI platforms?

I would focus on the CIO's priority outcomes, such as faster insight generation, improved forecasting, personalization, and governed AI adoption. I would connect Databricks' unified data and AI capabilities to a practical architecture and business-value case, supported by a phased use-case plan and measurable success criteria.

Describe your approach to managing a complex enterprise sales cycle with multiple decision-makers.

I establish a stakeholder map covering economic buyers, technical evaluators, champions, users, procurement, and legal. I confirm decision criteria and process early, maintain a mutual action plan, and continuously validate business value so that technical progress and executive alignment advance together.

How do you forecast accurately while pursuing large strategic opportunities?

I use defined qualification criteria, verified next steps, stakeholder engagement, and documented decision timelines rather than relying on optimism. I review deal risks regularly, distinguish pipeline stages clearly, and communicate both upside and gaps early so leadership can help deploy the right resources.

Tell us about a time you simplified a complex technical solution for a non-technical executive.

I framed the discussion around the executive's operational and financial objectives rather than platform features. By using a concise business case, relevant customer examples, and a measurable pilot plan, I helped the stakeholder understand the investment decision and build internal alignment.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.

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Candidates in the listed location(s) are highly encouraged for this role

  • Remote – Dallas (ideal)
  • Remote – Austin

As a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, you are a sales professional experienced in leading go-to-market campaigns in Fortune 500 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 value to Customers and System Integrators.

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 Strat Enterprise Account Executive – Retail vertical to join the Databricks team and maximize the phenomenal market opportunity that exists for Databricks.

Reporting to our Director, Enterprise you will map to a strategic customer. 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:

  • Build relationships with CIOs, IT executives, LOB executives, Program Managers, and other important partners.
  • Drive value-based growth within the accounts
  • Expand the Databricks footprint into new business units and use cases.
  • 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’ Data Intelligence Platform powered by Apache Spark™ and Delta Lake
  • Enable orgs to democratize insights from their data through AI-powered business intelligence, natively integrated into the Databricks Platform.
  • Prioritize opportunities and leverage appropriate resources.
  • Build a plan for success internally at Databricks and externally with your account

What we look for:

  • You have previously excelled in an early-stage company — you know how to navigate and be successful with limited oversight
  • Previous field sales experience within AI/BI, big data, Cloud, SaaS, and a consumption selling motion
  • Prior customer relationships with CIOs, program managers, and essential decision makers at local accounts
  • The ability to simplify a technical capability into a value-based benefit
  • 7+ years of Enterprise Sales experience exceeding quotas in larger accounts
  • 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

$311,600—$428,450 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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