Strategic Account Executive

The Strategic Account Executive is a crucial role in Datadog's business strategy, focusing on acquiring new customers and expanding their usage over time. This position requires identifying challenges faced by clients in large-scale cloud environments and providing optimal Datadog solutions to address these challenges. Datadog values the relationships and collaborations built through our office culture, as well as the creativity that emerges from them.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience in field sales, handling medium to large-sized clients
• High motivation for achieving goals, with experience in direct sales, achieving sales of over $100,000 per month, and reaching sales targets of over $1 million
• Ability to find and prospect new customers, build pipelines, and execute methods
• Experience working in companies with innovative technology (SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, or similar fields)
• Sales experience in Fortune 1000 companies, with the ability to win new clients
• Ability to grow and learn skills in technology

Benefits

• Wealthy compensation system based on individual performance and results
• Stock option grant for new employees (RSU / restricted stock units) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Opportunity to join the President's Club
• Ongoing professional development, product training, and career path opportunities
• Dennon and Command of Message-oriented sales training
• Mentor and buddy programs for building internal networks
• Inclusive company culture, participation in community guilds
• Comprehensive and inclusive medical benefits
• 401(k) employer-matched savings plan
• Adoption and insurance programs for pets