Strategic Account Executive
DatadogWashington, District of Columbia, United States • Maryland, United States • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States • United States
Posted October 30, 2025
135000 - 150000 USD year
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 a Strategic Account Executive to target and close new business with large, strategic customers. The role focuses on uncovering pain points and delivering Datadog’s solutions. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and a supportive work environment, with a hybrid workplace model.
Requirements
- 5+ years closing experience (field selling & enterprise)
- 1M+ closed-won deals and $100k+ average deal size
- Demo of methodology to prospect & build pipeline
- Experience with a SaaS, IT infrastructure, or similar tech company
- Valid USA driver's license
- Travel up to 70% of the time
Benefits
- High income earning opportunities
- New hire stock equity
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous professional development
- Sales training
- Mentorship
- Inclusive company culture
- Medical benefits
- Retirement savings
- Pet adoption program