About the job
As a Strategic Account Executive at Datadog, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business opportunities with our most significant customers and prospects. Your focus will be on identifying the challenges faced by organizations operating in or transitioning to cloud environments at scale, and effectively delivering tailored Datadog solutions.
At Datadog, we prioritize a collaborative office culture that fosters creativity and strong relationships. We embrace a hybrid work model, allowing our employees to achieve a work-life balance that suits their lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with large Fortune 1000 companies while executing an efficient sales process.
- Establish and manage relationship maps for your territory, focusing on both existing and potential contacts.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of customers' businesses to tailor our solutions effectively.
- Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with large enterprises, emphasizing value and ROI.
- Manage existing customer expectations while expanding your reach within your designated territory.
- Exhibit creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming complex challenges.
- Utilize your intuition to identify the necessary steps to close deals and secure customer validation.
- Recognize and analyze key business drivers for all opportunities.
- Maintain high levels of forecasting accuracy and consistency.
What We’re Looking For:
- A professional with over 5 years of closing experience, particularly in mid-market and enterprise sectors.
- A track record of meeting or exceeding direct sales targets of $1M+, with an average deal size exceeding $100K.
- Demonstrated ability to independently prospect and build a sales pipeline.
- Experience working in an innovative tech environment, preferably within SaaS or IT infrastructure.
- Proven success in selling to large Fortune 1000 companies and acquiring new logos.
- This role requires regular travel to client sites within your area and across regions, using various modes of transportation as needed.
Datadog values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether they meet all listed qualifications. If you are passionate about technology and eager to develop your skills, we welcome your application.
