Strategic Enterprise Account Executive - Financial Services, Insurance

Sydney, AustraliaFull-TimeMid-levelAccounts / Finance

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Databricks is seeking a Strategic Enterprise Account Executive, specialising in the Financial Services Industry and specifically Insurance, to join our team in Sydney, Australia.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 FSI customers in Australia.
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 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.

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 Insurance industry. 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.
Takes initiative, is proactive and drives.
Unwavering Prioritisation & Grit.
Detail-oriented.
Creative
Coachability
Open to Change and uncertainty

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.