Alexander Zügel

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DISC Type : CS

Enterprise Account Executive - Financial Services at Databricks

Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

Overview

Alexander Zügel is an Enterprise Account Executive at Databricks, focusing on the financial services industry. With a background in management consulting at Synpulse and a Master of Science, he specializes in leveraging data and AI for digital transformation in banking. He has co-authored articles on the future of the Swiss and German banking sectors.

He recently attended an intensive Databricks Sales Bootcamp in San Francisco, highlighting his commitment to deep product knowledge and connecting with a global team focused on innovation and energy.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Slow Buyer

Sometimes Friendly

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Financial Services
His current role at Databricks is dedicated to helping financial services organizations unlock the potential of data and AI to drive meaningful change.
Future of Banking
Co-authored publications analyzing future scenarios and strategies for the German and Swiss banking sectors while at Synpulse.
Digital Transformation
His experience as a management consultant involved guiding financial institutions through digital transformation, change management, and developing new operating models.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2025
Enterprise Account Executive - Financial Services at Databricks
7-2023 - 10-2025
Senior Management Consultant - Financial Services at Synpulse
3-2021 - 6-2023
Management Consultant - Financial Services at Synpulse
3-2018 - 5-2018
Strategic Sales at Barnes
7-2017 - 10-2017
Marketing Operations at Jedox

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Hochschule Furtwangen
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from HTWG Hochschule Konstanz – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

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Insights For Selling To Alexander

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexander is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexander

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexander move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Alexander take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Alexander

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