About the job
As a Strategic Account Executive at Datadog, you will be instrumental in driving new business with our most significant and strategic customers. Your focus will be on identifying and addressing the challenges organizations encounter while operating in or transitioning to a large-scale cloud environment, providing tailored Datadog solutions.
At Datadog, we prioritize a vibrant office culture that fosters collaboration and creativity. We embrace a hybrid work environment, allowing our team members to cultivate a work-life balance that suits their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with large Fortune 1000 companies and navigate a streamlined sales process.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive relationship maps for your territory, including both existing and potential contacts.
- Acquire an in-depth understanding of customer businesses to effectively address their needs.
- Negotiate advantageous pricing and business terms with major commercial enterprises by emphasizing value and ROI.
- Manage existing customer expectations while broadening your reach within the assigned territory.
- Exhibit ingenuity when faced with complex challenges.
- Possess an intuitive understanding of the steps necessary to finalize sales and secure customer validation.
- Identify key business drivers behind all opportunities.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in forecasting.

