Regional Vice President (SoCal | Desert & Rockies)

About the Role

dbt Labs is experiencing extraordinary growth across all market segments, and we're looking for a dynamic Regional Vice President of Sales to help lead the charge in our Southwest region. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape strategy, grow a high-performing team, and drive revenue. This role is ideal for a hands-on sales leader with a passion for data, a strong technical background, and a track record in enterprise sales at early-stage startups. You’ll be responsible for hiring, coaching, and managing a team of Sales Directors who oversee the entire customer journey—from Discovery and Evaluation to Implementation, Adoption, and ongoing success with dbt.

What You'll Do 

• Report directly to the AVP of Sales and lead a team of 5-6 exceptional Sales Directors focused on driving growth in a fast-moving market.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture where your team can excel, innovate, and grow.
• Establish and refine onboarding and ramp-up processes to ensure new team members are set up for success.
• Help shape and continuously improve our Enterprise sales playbook.
• Foster alignment and partnership with cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Marketing, Solutions Architecture, and Professional Services.
• Define and execute strategic plans for some of our largest and most complex accounts.

What You’ll Need

• Has 6+ years of experience selling a technical product, with a proven track record of success.
• Brings 3+ years of experience leading high-performing software sales teams.
• Is comfortable with complex technical concepts and excels at breaking them down for others.
• Has a strong background in recruiting, developing, and retaining top sales talent.
• Leads with humility, inspires through action, and thrives in coaching and mentoring others.
• Feels a strong sense of alignment with our core company values and mission.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Managed remote teams with demonstrated success
• Prior experience in analytics, data, and/or open-sourced software
• Experience going through a growth or hyper-growth stage

Remote Hiring Process

• Intro chat with Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team Interviews with members of the Sales & Solutions Architect team 
• Sales Presentation

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation time with a culture that actively encourages time off
• 401k plan with 3% guaranteed company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible stipends for:
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home Office Setup
  • Cell Phone & Internet
  • Learning & Development
  • Office Space

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, including salary, RSUs, and where applicable, performance-based pay. Our Talent Acquisition Team can answer questions around dbt Lab’s total rewards during your interview process. In select locations (including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Seattle), an alternate range may apply, as specified below.