<p>SLSQ427R134</p> <p><em>Although a specific location may be posted, candidates can be based anywhere in Germany.</em></p> <div id="model-response-message-contentr_20e8b41a5d5b4276" class="markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color"> <p data-path-to-node="4">Databricks operates at the leading edge of the unified data, analytics, and AI space. Our customers turn to us to lead the accelerated innovation their businesses need to gain a first‑mover advantage in today’s ultra‑competitive landscape.</p> <p data-path-to-node="5">As we continue our rapid expansion across Central Europe, we are looking for a creative, execution‑oriented <strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="108">Strategic Account Executive</strong> to join the team in Germany and maximise the phenomenal market opportunity that exists for Databricks within the FSI vertical. Reporting to our Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, you will focus on building relationships and closing new business opportunities within Germany’s largest savings bank, and one of Europes largest Insurance groups with HQ in Hannover. You will be the Strategic Account lead, working with a dedicated account team supporting these highly key clients. Leveraging your consultative sales experience in the Banking/FSI vertical, you will help shape the data and AI strategy, identify and progress high-value opportunities, and deliver tangible business outcomes.</p> <h4 data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">The impact you will have:</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="8"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ownership:</strong> Take full responsibility for your flagship accounts, defining a clear strategy and relentlessly driving it to exceed revenue and consumption goals.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Execution:</strong> Turn strategy into action, executing with urgency and discipline to consistently overachieve targets.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advisory:</strong> Build boardroom‑level relationships, becoming the trusted advisor on all things data and AI for senior stakeholders up to and including the C‑level.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Expansion:</strong> Uncover and shape new business, expanding use cases and driving deeper platform consumption across your accounts.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Orchestration:</strong> Lead the full Databricks ecosystem, mobilizing internal cross-functional teams to maximize impact and customer value.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="8,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="8,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Negotiation:</strong> Demonstrate compelling value in every engagement, leading confident, insight‑led negotiations from discovery to close.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">What we look for:</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="10"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Proven Track Record:</strong> A documented history of exceeding revenue targets in complex, large-scale enterprise sales environments.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Domain Expertise:</strong> Recognised Banking/FSI domain expertise, with a deep understanding of the German regulatory, risk, and compliance landscape.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Sales Depth:</strong> Proven success selling data, analytics, big data, AI, or highly technical cloud software through multi-stakeholder, multi-year enterprise cycles.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Vision:</strong> Ability to identify high-impact AI use cases and engage key buying centers to expand the Databricks footprint and strategic relevance.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Consumption Model Mastery:</strong> Strong understanding of consumption-based, "land-and-expand" models to drive sustained growth within strategic accounts.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Value-Led Selling:</strong> Demonstrated ability to create and shape demand by translating customer priorities into measurable business value.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Methodological Rigor:</strong> Disciplined use of sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Value Selling, or Command of the Message) combined with accurate forecasting.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,7,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leadership:</strong> Experience building executive-level champions and leading cross-functional teams to execute against a defined account strategy.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,8,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,8,0" data-index-in-node="0">Partner Ecosystem:</strong> Experience executing partner strategies that extend reach and accelerate deal velocity within complex opportunities.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,9,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,9,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mobility:</strong> Willingness to travel to customer sites and industry events, both regionally and internationally.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,10,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,10,0" data-index-in-node="0">Communication:</strong> Fluency in <strong data-path-to-node="10,10,0" data-index-in-node="26">German and English</strong> is essential, with the credibility to challenge and influence senior C-level stakeholders.</p> </li> </ul> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Databricks</strong></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on <span style="color: rgb(255, 54, 33);"><a style="color: rgb(255, 54, 33);" href="https://twitter.com/databricks" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/databricks&source=gmail&ust=1700237575733000&usg=AOvVaw03FL8fJvOD97ytN02f5G2C">Twitter</a>, <a style="color: rgb(255, 54, 33);" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks&source=gmail&ust=1700237575733000&usg=AOvVaw15dLk3q8VxTfHEgCUg7NSt">LinkedIn</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and</span> <a style="color: rgb(255, 54, 33);" href="https://www.facebook.com/databricksinc" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/databricksinc&source=gmail&ust=1700237575733000&usg=AOvVaw39EcncitnlqV72EG2-RqXJ">Facebook</a></span>.<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong></span>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, please visit <a href="https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks">https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks</a>. <br><br></p> <p><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Compliance</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></strong></p></div>