Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West)
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Databricks is hiring a Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West). This is a full-time role in Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
P-1507
We are looking for a Sales Leader to join our growing Startups segment. You will be responsible for overseeing and motivating a team of Hunting Account Executives focused on winning new logos within the VC-Backed Startup ecosystem. You will be measured by your team’s ability to break into new accounts, generate fresh pipeline, and exceed quota through new business acquisition. This is a team of high-energy, coachable sellers. We are looking for a leader who possesses a hunter’s instinct, and loves developing first-time Account Executives into elite closers and outbound experts.
The impact you will have:
- Drive Revenue Success: Own and exceed your team’s monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
- Develop and Implement Strategic Plans: Develop and lead execution of strategic plans for team’s development and revenue attainment.
- Build Trust-Based Relationships: Develop long term employee, customer, partner, and cross-functional relationships.
- Lead with Value: Enable your team to understand the commercial and business goals of your customer and how they relate to our value proposition.
- Empower and Enable the Front-Line Voice of Databricks: Lead your team to effectively communicate the value proposition throughout the customer journey.
What we look for:
- Experienced (3+ years) high-growth Data/AI/Infrastructure leader with experience leading a sales team to new heights
- Experience translating a highly technical product to business value for the c-suite. Experience in big data, selling against open source or freemium models is a plus.
- Track record of success executing against personal and team goals while always striving to uplevel your and your team’s skills
- Proven leadership ability to influence, develop, and empower employees to achieve personal objectives with a team first mindset
- Ability to coach and develop fundamentals in your Account Executives including and not limited to prospecting, expansion, operational rigor, and personal development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as experience communicating with and presenting to the C-Suite
- Willing to travel as needed (<25%) and work on the deals as needed to hit the goals
- Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree is a plus but not required.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West) position at Databricks?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Databricks. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West) position at Databricks located?
This position is based in Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington. Databricks has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West) at Databricks earn?
Databricks has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Director, VC-Backed Startup Sales (West) role at Databricks posted?
This role was posted on April 14, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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