Manager, Field Engineering (Pre-Sales)

Databricks Inc.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company is seeking a Field Engineering Manager in Paris to lead a skilled pre‑sales team. You will mentor your team, foster a collaborative culture, and partner with Sales to drive growth through value-based solutions. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing technical teams within Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments and possess strong communication skills in both English and French. This role emphasizes relationship building with customers and the successful implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments.
• Experience leading and mentoring pre‑sales or technical field organisations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of consumption‑based business models.
• Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases, or Data Science.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a high‑performing pre‑sales team in France.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Partner with Sales to drive growth.
• Build trusted relationships with customer executives.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure customer success.

Connaissances

Team management

Collaboration

Communication

Customer relationship management

Technical knowledge of Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS

Fluent in English

Native-level French

Description du poste

As a Field Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of technical pre‑sales Solutions Architects and Solutions Engineers based in France. You’ll play a key leadership role at the intersection of technology and business, helping our teams design value‑based solutions and drive growth through effective collaboration with Sales.

You’ll coach your team to communicate complex ideas clearly, support strategic sales cycles, and build strong partnerships with customers and stakeholders across large organisations.

The impact you will have:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing pre‑sales team in France.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that reflects Databricks’ values of customer obsession, teamwork, and diversity.
• Partner with Sales to drive growth through solution‑ and value‑based selling.
• Enhance team effectiveness by establishing best practices that improve efficiency and focus on business impact.
• Build trusted relationships with customer executives and strategic partners.
• Collaborate across teams—including Marketing, Sales, and Services—to ensure seamless implementation and customer success.
• Represent Databricks as part of the regional leadership team and contribute to building our brand and presence in the market.

What we look for:

• Proven experience managing technical teams in Big Data, Cloud, or SaaS environments.
• A track record of leading, mentoring, and scaling pre‑sales or technical field organisations.
• Understanding of consumption‑based business models.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales and other cross‑functional leaders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—fluent in English and native‑level French.
• Technical background in Data Engineering, Databases, or Data Science (consulting experience is a plus).
• Passion for data, AI, and cloud technologies and the ability to articulate their business value clearly.

Note: Location for the role is in Paris (i.e. within commutable distance).