Strategic Hunter Account Executive - BFSI

Strategic Enterprise Account Executive - BFSI

Databricks is seeking a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, specialising in the Financial Services Industry to join our team in Melbourne, Australia. This is a critical "Strategic Hunter" role focused on driving significant company growth.

You will report directly to the Director of Enterprise Sales.

• Driving Consumption:
  Help customers derive value from the platform by identifying key use cases and increasing usage.
• Securing Strategic Committed Deals:
  Identify, structure and close opportunities to co‑invest in high‑priority initiatives to accelerate and de‑risk projects delivery.
• Prospecting and Lead Generation:
  Use various strategies and resources, such as intent signals, account planning, and leveraging customer stories, to effectively prospect and target leads.
• Prospect Engagement:
  Leverage BDRs, Marketing and Network to build relationships with key prospects in territory to displace incumbent technologies.
• Sales Execution:
  Conduct first meetings with compelling POVs to create urgency for change. Create territory and account plans to prioritise pursuits. Engage in activities such as round tables, bootcamps and industry events to build relationships and progress pipeline.
• Pipeline Management:
  Maintain an accurate and updated Salesforce (SF) pipeline, create proof of concepts (POCs), and manage the sales cycle from initial contact to closing the deal.
• Collaboration:
  
  Engage with architects, professional services engagement managers, coordinate demand planning sessions, and align with executive sponsors to ensure a comprehensive approach to customer success.

• Characteristics:
  • Takes initiative, is proactive and drives.
  • Unwavering Prioritisation & Grit.
  • Detail‑oriented.
  • Creative.
  • Coachability.
  • Open to Change and uncertainty.
• Ambiguity:
  Proven ability to navigate complex and ambiguous customers and situations.
• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in sales in the banking industry is preferred. Demonstrable experience in selling innovation, ideally in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS technology in a consumption‑first world.
• Skills:
  
  Strong prospecting, lead generation, and customer engagement skills. Ability to drive consumption and secure customer commitment.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including GDRs and Customer Success teams.
• Technical Acumen:
  Understanding of Databricks' platform and the ability to communicate its value to customers.
• Impact:
  Ability to generate blast radius impact from planned activities.

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.

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