Strategic Hunter Account Executive

databricks; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a strategic hunter account executive in France to own and grow leadership accounts. You will identify opportunities, engage executives, and secure new business while promoting Databricks as the premier platform for data, analytics, and AI innovation.

You will build structured account plans, navigate enterprise cycles, and partner with teams to deliver tailored, high-impact cloud data/AI solutions that drive measurable ROI for large enterprises.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion and experience in selling complex, technical cloud solutions, with the drive to understand and translate advanced technology into business 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.
• 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.
• Grit, resilience, and tenacity—excited by the challenge of opening greenfield accounts, building new relationships, and driving growth in untapped territories.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your expertise to identify new opportunities and create use cases that demonstrate the company’s value and impact.
• Use your commercial 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 the company 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 the company 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.

Skills

Complex cloud solutions selling

Enterprise hunting

Value-based selling

Fluent French and English

Tools

Open source technologies

Job description

SLSQ427R400

As we continue our rapid expansion, we are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Strategic Hunter Account Executive to join our team in France.

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of some of France’s leading accounts. This is a high-visibility opportunity to deepen relationships, explore new business avenues, and deliver transformative outcomes within the accounts.

Reporting to our Director of Enterprise Sales, as a Strategic Hunter Account Executive at the company, 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 the company 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 the company’s footprint within the accounts.

The impact you'll have

• Leverage your expertise to identify new opportunities and create use cases that demonstrate the company’s value and impact.
• Use your commercial 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 the company 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 the company 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 business 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.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.

About the company

the company 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 the company Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, the company offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow the company on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At the company, 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 the company, 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 the company 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

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