Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native

databricks· Enterprise Sales
Apply Now ↗
📍 Sydney, Australia

About this role

SLSQ227R737

Strategic Global Account Executive - Digital Native

Databricks is seeking a Strategic Global Account Executive, specialising in the digital native Industry to join our team in Sydney/Melbourne, Australia.This is a critical "Strategic Core" role focused on driving significant company growth. This is a critical "Strategic Core" role focused on driving significant company growth. As a Core representative, you will be instrumental in expanding our presence with one of our key, largest existing customers.

You will report directly to the Director of Enterprise Sales.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • 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 roundtables, 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.

What We Look For:

  • 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 digital native 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.

About Databricks

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 TwitterLinkedIn and Facebook.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native position at databricks?
The salary for this Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native role at databricks is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native position at databricks located?
This Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native role at databricks is based in Sydney, Australia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native at databricks belong to?
This Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native position is part of the Enterprise Sales department at databricks. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native position at databricks?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to databricks's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native job at databricks posted?
This Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native position at databricks was posted on May 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Strategic Core Account Executive - Digital Native
databricks
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to databricks's official application page on Greenhouse.