About the job
Join our dynamic Channels & Alliances Team at Datadog, where we are dedicated to crafting and nurturing a strategic and impactful partner ecosystem for our premier multi-cloud monitoring solutions. As a Senior Partner Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, recruiting, and developing channel partners who will drive customer engagement and revenue growth. This includes collaborating with Regional and Global Systems Integrators, Managed Service Providers, and Value Added Resellers.
At Datadog, we prioritize a vibrant office culture that fosters collaboration, relationships, and creativity. Our hybrid workplace model allows Datadogs to achieve a work-life balance that suits their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and recruit new strategic channel partners to accelerate revenue growth.
- Enable and activate existing partners through comprehensive training, strategic planning, and collaborative selling initiatives.
- Coordinate the technical and marketing dimensions of integrated partnership launches.
- Conduct regular business reviews with partners to ensure accountability and track success metrics.
- Collaborate closely with Datadog’s regional enterprise and commercial sales teams.
- Generate substantial partner-sourced new sales pipeline and revenue.
Candidate Profile:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in partner-facing, quota-carrying business development, strategic alliances, or channel sales within a cloud services or SaaS environment.
- Demonstrated success in driving sales opportunities from lead generation to closure, adeptly negotiating agreements and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and architectural scenarios, effectively communicating them both verbally and in writing.
- Experience managing premier Cloud Managed Service Provider partners is a plus.
- Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time.
At Datadog, we embrace diversity and understand that not every candidate will meet all qualifications right away. If you are passionate about technology and eager to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities:
- High earning potential based on individual performance.
- Stock equity options for new hires through RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Continuous professional development, product training, and clear career pathways.

