Datadog provides cloud-scale monitoring and security for metrics, traces and logs in one unified platform.
Strategic Account Executive
Location
Florida
Posted
77 days ago
Salary
$135K - $150K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Strategic Account Executive
Datadog
Our Strategic Account Executives target and close new business with Datadog’s largest, most strategic customers and prospects. In this role you’ll be focused on uncovering the pain points organizations face as they operate in or migrate to a cloud environment at scale as well as delivering the appropriate Datadog solution. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: - Prospect into large Fortune 1000 companies while running an efficient sales process - Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts - Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business - Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with large commercial enterprises by selling value and ROI - Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory - Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution - Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation - Identify robust set of business drivers behind all opportunities - Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency Who You Are: - Someone with 5+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid-market and enterprise) - Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals of 1M+ and operated with an average deal size of $100k+ - Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own - Experienced in working for an innovative tech company (SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar preferred) - Experienced in selling into large Fortune 1000 companies with the ability to win new logos - Role requires regular travel to client sites, within your area and other regions, using various modes of transportation (car, train, air), depending on business needs Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: - High income earning opportunities based on self performance - New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) - Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing - Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message - Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking - An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds - Generous and competitive medical benefits package - Retirement savings match - Pet adoption and insurance program Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Remote Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan. The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $135,000—$150,000 USD About Datadog: Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. 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Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Adoption Assistance, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Company sponsored family events, Continuing education stipend, Customized development tracks, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Diversity manifesto, Volunteer in local community, Employee stock purchase plan, Family medical leave, Fitness stipend, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Mentorship program, Online course subscriptions available, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Performance bonus, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Continuing education available during work hours, Mandated unconscious bias training, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Home-office stipend for remote employees, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Quarterly engagement surveys, Hybrid work model, In-person all-hands meetings, In-person revenue kickoff, President's club, Diversity recruitment program, Mother's room, Personal development training, Apprenticeship programs, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits
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