Databricks
Strategic Account Executive, Space Force at Databricks
$272,000–$374,000 / year
Apply for this positionRole overview
An at-a-glance view of the facts included with this Strategic Account Executive, Space Force at Databricks listing.
- Company
- Databricks
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $272,000–$374,000 / year
Applications for this listing are submitted through CareersForge. Use the form on this page, then sign in to your Candidate Portal to follow application updates and any interview invitation.
Role overview
This job description has been rewritten in fresh language using the facts in the listing. Source credit and original listing details are available below.
Databricks is hiring a Strategic Account Executive focused on the Space Force as part of its Department of War (DoW) team. The role owns the account and centers on opening new opportunities, building executive relationships, and expanding Databricks’ presence by connecting its data, analytics, and AI platform to customer mission needs. The position reports to the Senior Director of Enterprise Sales.
You will identify use cases and create demand, develop account plans around customer priorities, and guide complex enterprise sales cycles through executive sponsorship and high-value deal closure. The work also involves collaborating with Databricks teams and selected partners to shape solutions for customer requirements. Success is measured by demand generation, closed deals, and account growth.
The listed location is remote in the United States. Candidates in the listed location are encouraged to apply, and candidates in other locations will also be considered. The stated pay range is $272,000–$374,000 per year; the posting describes this as base salary for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Compensation depends on candidate-specific factors and work location. The package may also include an annual performance bonus, equity, and regional benefits.
Role at a glance: Databricks seeks a hunter-focused account executive to develop Space Force opportunities and sell data, analytics, and AI solutions, with stated pay of $272,000–$374,000 per year.
Responsibilities mentioned in the listing
- Own the Space Force account and identify, pursue, and secure new sales opportunities.
- Build executive connections, uncover use cases, and position Databricks data, analytics, and AI offerings around mission and business outcomes.
- Create structured account plans aligned with customer priorities and long-term transformation goals.
- Use relationships and networks to engage decision-makers and trusted partners across complex organizations.
- Navigate enterprise sales cycles, gain executive sponsorship, and sell cloud-based technical solutions.
- Coordinate with Databricks teams and selected partners to develop solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Close complex, high-value business and expand Databricks’ account footprint, generating measurable results.
Qualifications stated in the listing
- Experience selling complex technical cloud solutions and translating advanced technology into mission outcomes.
- Extensive new-business hunting experience and understanding of strategic accounts; a record of selling to large enterprise accounts is essential.
- Hands-on experience with open-source technologies and advising enterprise clients on build-versus-buy decisions.
- A proven record selling big data, AI, or analytics solutions in multi-stakeholder enterprise environments.
- Understanding of, or sales experience with, consumption-based models is highly desirable.
- Experience using value-based selling methods and linking technology to measurable customer impact and ROI.
- A structured, proactive prospecting approach and ability to build a sustainable pipeline from the ground up.
- A record of consistently exceeding sales quotas.
Full details from the source listing
SLSQ427R821
While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
As we continue our rapid expansion, we are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Strategic Hunter Account Executive to join our DoW team supporting Space Force.
In this pivotal role, you will own the account. This is a high-visibility opportunity to deepen relationships, explore new mission avenues, and deliver transformative outcomes within the accounts. Reporting to our Senior Director of Enterprise Sales, as a Strategic Hunter Account Executive at Databricks, you will focus on identifying, engaging, and securing new opportunities within the accounts.
You are a true hunter — establishing executive-level connections, uncovering untapped potential, and positioning Databricks as the premier platform for data, analytics, and AI innovation.
You will be leveraging your extensive hunting expertise, along with your solutions sales experience in selling technical solutions in data/AI, advanced Analytics to inspire the client’s vision and help shape how they leverage these technologies to drive business outcomes. Your success will be measured by your ability to generate demand, close high-value deals, and expand Databricks’ footprint within the accounts.
The impact you'll have:
- Leverage your expertise to identify new opportunities and create use cases that demonstrate Databricks’ value and impact.
- Use your network and strong relationship skills to broaden our presence within complex organizations—engaging key decision-makers and trusted partners to drive growth.
- Develop structured account plans that address your client’s business priorities and position Databricks as a long-term digital transformation partner.
- Draw on your experience selling cloud-based solutions to navigate enterprise cycles, secure executive sponsorship, and deliver beyond customer expectations.
- Work closely with Databricks teams and selected partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of the customers.
- Apply your sales expertise to close sophisticated business and drive clear, measurable results within the accounts.
What we look for:
- Demonstrated passion and experience in selling complex, technical cloud solutions, with the drive to understand and translate advanced technology into mission outcomes.
- Extensive Hunting experience and understanding of the complexities and nuances of strategic accounts. A track record of selling into Large Enterprise accounts is essential.
- Proven hands-on experience working with open source technologies, and a strong background in advising on build-versus-buy decisions for enterprise clients.
- Proven track record in selling big data, AI/Analytics solutions, with expertise navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise environments.
- An understanding of, or experienced in selling consumption model solutions is highly desirable.
- Experience of applying value-based selling methodologies, consistently positioning technology solutions around measurable customer impact and ROI.
- Creative, resourceful sales professional with a structured and proactive prospecting motion—capable of building a sustainable pipeline from scratch.
- Consistently exceeded sales quotas, showing a results-driven approach and commitment to surpassing ambitious targets.
- Grit, resilience, and tenacity—excited by the challenge of opening greenfield accounts, building new relationships, and driving growth in untapped territories
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 base 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 anticipated 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.
Zone 1 Pay Range
$272,000—$374,000 USD
Zone 2 Pay Range
$272,000—$374,000 USD
Zone 3 Pay Range
$272,000—$374,000 USD
Zone 4 Pay Range
$272,000—$374,000 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.
