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Oracle Data Platform Sales Leader

Come and join us! We are seeking a dynamic Oracle Data Platform Sales Leader to drive growth and customer success across our comprehensive suite of Oracle Data Platform solutions. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in enterprise sales leadership, a deep understanding of cloud and data platform technologies, and a passion for supporting customers on their modernization and digital transformation journeys. In this critical role, you will lead a high-performing team of Data Platform sales professionals, partnering with clients to deliver business outcomes powered by Oracle's Cloud Data Platform—including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Autonomous Database, Analytics, Data Integration, Security, and next-generation data services. As a Sales Leader, you will be a master of sales execution, resource enablement, and stakeholder management—from direct reports and pre-sales, to inside sales and channel partners. You will inspire your team to develop impactful account strategies, accelerate new customer acquisition, drive cloud adoption and consumption, and close complex enterprise data platform deals at the C-suite level.

Key Focus Areas:

• Oracle Cloud Data Platform: Autonomous Database, Cloud DW, Data Lakehouse, Data Integration, Analytics, Security, and AI/ML-enabled data services.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization: Applications and data workloads moving to Oracle Cloud, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Industry Solutions: Enabling vertical market customers to unlock value from their data through industry-specific use cases.

Responsibilities:

• Own regional sales attainment, customer satisfaction, and third-party alliance development for Oracle Data Platform products and services.
• Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to maximize Oracle Data Platform adoption and revenue growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sales professionals, with a focus on coaching, hiring, onboarding, and developing top talent.
• Foster executive relationships with customers to promote Oracle's data platform vision and close high-impact deals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with consulting, license, technical, cloud engineering, and channel teams to drive joint success in key accounts.
• Generate accurate revenue forecasts, manage pipeline health, and oversee deal execution and escalations.
• Build a data-driven and customer-centric culture of success, continuous learning, and sales innovation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of cloud/data platform sales leadership experience with a proven track record of driving sales growth and team success.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and develop high-performing sales teams.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to sell business outcomes at the C-level in large enterprise environments.
• Extensive knowledge of Oracle Data Platform solutions or equivalent data platform/cloud ecosystem offerings.
• Expertise in navigating complex sales cycles and commercial negotiations for data, analytics, or cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation) and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical concepts, market trends, and customer needs to shape sales strategies.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or technical background in computer science, engineering, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of enterprise sales experience with large quotas and demonstrable success in technology or data platform/cloud sales.
• 5+ years leading and managing multi-disciplinary sales teams in data platform/analytics/AI domains.
• Experience selling cloud data solutions to vertical industries (e.g., Telecom) and understanding business drivers unique to vertical.
• Proficiency in cloud-native and modern data architecture concepts (Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Streaming, Security, DevOps, ML/AI).
• Superior public speaking, executive presentation, and consultative selling skills.

Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $122,200 to $270,800 per annum. May be eligible for equity and compensation deferral. Eligible for commission with an estimated pay mix of 45/55.

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation and Accrued Vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - M4

About Us:

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.