Enterprise Account Executive, Nordics

Databricks
Stockholm, Sweden
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to sales professionals with deep software industry experience working in the Nordics region, specifically in enterprise data platform or AI/ML infrastructure roles.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of sales experience in data platform or AI/ML infrastructure roles
    — “Minimum 4+ years of sales experience in the software industry, preferably in open source, data platform, AI/ML Infra
  • Individuals who can manage and grow enterprise accounts across the Nordics region
    — “you will own a focused territory of ~10 large Enterprise spending accounts across the Nordics
  • Professionals with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and managing complex deals
    — “Proven track record of exceeding sales targets/quotas

Things to consider

  • Must be fluent in both English and a Nordic language for effective client engagement
    — “Business fluency in English and a Nordic language is required
  • The role is centered on consumption growth, not just new account acquisition
    — “Drive quarter-on-quarter consumption growth in existing accounts

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to identify and showcase new use cases for data platforms
    — “Identify new use case opportunities and showcase value to existing customers
  • Demonstrate your mastery of MEDDPICC and Value Selling frameworks
    — “Advanced understanding of MEDDPICC and Value Selling
  • Show experience in managing the full sales cycle with a focus on compressing decision cycles
    — “can guide deals forward to compress decision cycles
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • exceeding sales targets
  • driving consumption growth
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
4+ years of sales experienceBachelor's Degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ExperienceCustomer EngagementValue SellingMeddpicc

Preferred

Open Source SalesData Platform SalesAi/ml Infrastructure Sales

Stack & domain

Sales ExperienceOpen SourceData PlatformAi/ml InfraObservabilityCloud InfrastructureCloud SecurityMeddpiccValue SellingProspecting ResearchMapping Out Key StakeholdersCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingTeamworkSoftware Industry

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

SLSQ427R409

Want to help solve the world’s toughest problems with data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks. Databricks operates at the leading edge of the Data and AI space. Our customers turn to us to lead the accelerated innovation their businesses need to gain first-mover advantage in today’s ultra-competitive landscape.

As a Core Enterprise Account Executive, you will own a focused territory of ~10 large Enterprise spending accounts across the Nordics. As a successful candidate, you are a high-achieving sales professional and self-starter who understands the consumption sales process. You know how to sell innovation and value to existing customers, are always prospecting and identifying new use cases and growing consumption, and can guide deals forward to compress decision cycles. You love understanding a product in-depth, and are passionate about communicating its value to customers and partners. You will report to the Director of Enterprise Sales, Nordics. 

The impact you will have:

Assess your territory and develop a successful execution strategy 

Drive quarter-on-quarter consumption growth in existing accounts

Exceed activity and quarterly revenue targets

Track all customer details including use case, purchase time frames, next steps, and forecasting in Salesforce

Identify new use case opportunities and showcase value to existing customers

Promote the value of the Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform 

Ensure 100% satisfaction among all customers

What we look for:

Minimum 4+ years of sales experience in the software industry, preferably in open source, data platform, AI/ML Infra, Observability, cloud infrastructure or cloud security 

Experience growing consumption, and closing commit deals in a direct sales role

Proven track record of exceeding sales targets/quotas

Advanced understanding of MEDDPICC and Value Selling

Competent with prospecting research and ability to map out key stakeholders

Business fluency in English and a Nordic language is required

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience

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.

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Source: Databricks careers

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