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Strategic Account Executive

DatadogBangalore, India
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Who You Are:5+ years of successful closing experience, particularly in field sales within enterprise settings (defined as companies with over 5000 employees). Proven track record of exceeding direct sales targets of over $1M, with an average deal size of $100K or more. Ability to demonstrate effective prospecting methodologies and self-generate a sales pipeline. Background in an innovative tech company (SaaS, IT infrastructure, or similar is preferred). Experience selling to large Fortune India 500 companies, with a demonstrated ability to secure new logos. Comfortable and self-assured in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including international partners. This role will require regular travel to client sites, both within your area and in other regions, utilizing various modes of transportation (car, train, air) as needed for business purposes.

About the job

As a Strategic Account Executive, your primary objective will be to identify and secure new enterprise clients across India. You will focus on understanding the challenges organizations face as they transition to or scale within a cloud environment, providing them with tailored Datadog solutions.

At Datadog, we cherish our office culture, emphasizing relationships, collaboration, and creativity. We embrace a hybrid work model to help our Datadogs achieve a harmonious work-life balance that suits their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Target large Fortune India 500 companies while executing a streamlined sales process.
  • Build and maintain a detailed relationship map for your territory, including both existing contacts and potential leads.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the customer's business landscape.
  • Negotiate advantageous pricing and business terms with large enterprises, emphasizing value and return on investment.
  • Manage expectations of both customers and prospects while expanding your reach within the assigned territory.
  • Exhibit resourcefulness when encountering complex challenges.
  • Demonstrate an intuitive sense of the necessary steps to close deals and achieve customer validation.
  • Identify a robust set of business drivers behind all opportunities.
  • Ensure forecasting accuracy of at least 90% consistently.

About Datadog

Datadog is a leading observability platform that empowers organizations to monitor their cloud applications in real-time. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, we provide a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and professional growth.

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