Customer Growth Sales Account Executive

Databricks

SLSQ427R12 Want to help solve the world's toughest problems with big data and AI? This is what we do every day at Databricks. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will come with an informed and compelling point of view on the Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI space which will guide your successful strategy and together with both our teams and partners, allow you to provide exceptional value to our customers within the Professional Services sector. Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be focused on the growth of professional service accounts.  The impact you will have: * You will provide the industry insight and business creativity required to design and develop unique use cases and solutions that differentiate Databricks within the PBS segment. * You will co-develop a business plan, with your team and ecosystem partners, that accelerates existing customer success, identifies and acquires new opportunity  and enables you to exceed quarterly/annual usage and booking goals * You will motivate a diverse team of big data and AI professionals to implement your business plan * You will lead your team, customers, and partners to identify impactful big data and AI use cases whilst proving their value on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform * You will support the broader big data and AI transformation goals of your customers through a combination of strategic partnerships, well-scoped professional services, training, and targeted Executive engagement * You will build exceptional value with all engagements to guide successful negotiations to close What we look for: * Experience in direct sales of enterprise software platforms to large enterprises * Ownership of executive level relationships in your clients * Proven track record of developing new business * Extensive experience of working with large complex regulated organisations * Knowledge of the Data & AI space with technology sales experience * Longevity with previous employers * Quota over-achievement and significant growth when selling complex software and services to Enterprise accounts * Experience driving successful adoption of usage-based subscription services (SaaS) and co-selling with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud teams * Methods for co-developing business cases and gaining support from C-level Executives * Familiarity with sales methodologies and process (e.g Territory and Account planning, MEDDPICC, Challenger Sales and Command of the Message) * Experience developing partnerships with "champions" and client teams to support execution of your territory plan * Experience developing a clear partner strategy and implement it to achieve success * Understanding of consumption-based, land and expand sales models advantageous * Understanding of how to identify important uses cases and buying centres to increase the impact of Databricks for clients 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 Twitter, LinkedIn 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.

Contentful

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As a Mid Market Account Executive - DACH (f/m/d), you’ll drive Contentful’s growth by leading the end-to-end sales process with our top-tier clients. You’ll be instrumental in driving adoption and engagement, finding new revenue opportunities, and creating customer enablement initiatives within a few named accounts.  You’ll work closely with our partnership and customer success team to lead a consultative sales process by speaking to professional developers and business leaders in the DACH markets. This role will require you to be in our Central London office 2 or 3 times a week. WHAT TO EXPECT? * Self-generation of the pipeline through outbound motions in conjunction with marketing and BDR teams to help create new opportunities in regional accounts * Drive expansion opportunities with existing clients in the DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) territory. * Grow existing accounts by leveraging relationships and following our comprehensive “land and expand” sales model * Meet quarterly and annual sales goals by developing an account strategy and pipeline, managing internal and client processes, maintaining sales reports, developing market and competitor knowledge, delivering presentations to customers, and creating sales proposals * Manage RFI/RFQ requests with Contentful internal and customer teams * Refine and evolve our "land-and-expand" model in collaboration with Sales, Partnerships, and Customer Success teams * Seek to understand the digital experience challenges of prospects and clients while aligning the ROI of Contentful with those challenges to ensure a value-based selling approach * Work closely with Sales Engineers and Solution Architects to uncover technical challenges and opportunities * Develop innovative proposals, position complex pricing structures, and negotiate contracts and deal-closing requirements quickly and efficiently * Work closely with customer success & marketing teams to ensure that best practices of Contentful are shared and implemented at the respective customer WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL? * 3+ years of experience selling a technical platform working as a Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), and/or Account Executive * 1+ years of individual quota-carrying experience * 1+ years of growing and expanding existing customer accounts  * Demonstrated expertise in closing $60-100k+ opportunities * Ability to drive your own pipeline generation with outbound capabilities  NICE TO HAVE: * Experience working with Partner ecosystems to work with customers. * Understanding and experience working in product-led growth sales motions * Native German language skills WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences * Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share ownership and the success of our company * We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days * Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life’s challenges * Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Join a free German class or one of our many internal learning initiatives! * Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness * Enjoy a full range of virtual events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties  * A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years * Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah! WHO ARE WE? Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide. EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE! “Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us! If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know. Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information, such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc, through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reach out to us at security-esk@contentful.com with any information you may have. By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice” and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.     We are part of a leading multinational PLC, known for helping the world’s largest enterprises grow. We’re now expanding our WPP Open SaaS offering — and looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial Enterprise Account Executive to lead the charge. This is a unique role: you’ll be one of the first AE dedicated to this product in the UK, with responsibility to expand across EMEA. You will work closely with the WPP Open Senior Executive Team to build the sales function from the ground up, with the initial focus on securing early wins and establishing a scalable model for identifying and converting client demand for your territory. What you'll be doing: * Drive New Business: Identify and develop new opportunities for WPP Open within a defined territory, targeting enterprise accounts to secure new opportunities. * Own the Sales Cycle: Manage the entire sales process, target for closing six-figure deals within these accounts —from prospecting and qualification to closing deals. * Engage Strategic Stakeholders: Build relationships across multiple lines of business, engaging with C-level executives, Marketing operational leaders, and key decision-makers. * Deliver Tailored Solutions: Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and demonstrate how WPP Open solutions can solve their marketing strategic and operational challenges. * Showcase Value: Present use-case-specific pitches and demos, independently or in collaboration with our WPP Open Growth Consulting, to highlight the measurable impact of the solutions. * Engage closely with WPP Agencies, External partners and SaaS partners to accelerate deal cycles * Leverage Team Support: Partner with your virtual team, including business development representatives, growth consulting, customer success, marketing managers, and partner managers, to drive success. Strategy and Growth: * Direct Sales & Pipeline Management: Personally run client and agency sales meetings, conduct discovery sessions, deliver demos, and manage the sales process through to contract signature. You will proactively manage the sales pipeline to drive deal progression and ensure the CRM is meticulously maintained. * Collaboration & Growth: Work closely with marketing on lead generation campaigns, coordinate with pre-sales on larger opportunities, and collaborate with the Commercial Operations Lead on pricing. You will also develop affiliate, reseller, and partner programs to expand market reach. What you'll need: * Proven SaaS Sales Experience: A strong track record of success in enterprise SaaS sales, with a focus on securing new business and consistently achieving revenue targets. * Expertise in Complex Sales: Experience managing long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within large enterprise accounts. * Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise applications, Marketing and the ability to engage with C-level executives. * Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities to confidently influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers. * Collaborative Mindset: A team-oriented approach, leveraging internal and external resources to achieve shared goals.       We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.