Strategic Account Executive
DatadogLoja, Loja, Ecuador • United States
Posted October 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Datadog is a leading monitoring platform for cloud applications, offering comprehensive observability by integrating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services. Our APM, log management, and infrastructure monitoring solutions empower DevOps teams to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Datadog's open-source tools and cutting-edge technology make it a distinctive player in the cloud computing and DevOps space.
Job Description
Datadog is seeking Strategic Account Executives to target and close new business with their largest and most strategic customers. This role focuses on uncovering pain points and delivering Datadog's solution. The company emphasizes a hybrid, collaborative workplace culture and encourages innovation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of closing experience (mix of field selling and enterprise)
- Minimum 1M+ annual revenue from sales
- Ability to build your own sales pipeline
- Experience in a SaaS, IT infrastructure, or similar tech company preferred
- Travel up to 70% of the time
- Met/exceeded direct sales goals
Benefits
- High income earning opportunities
- New hire stock equity
- Continuous professional development
- Sales training
- Mentorship program
- Inclusive company culture
- Competitive medical benefits
- Retirement savings match
- Pet adoption program