Major Account Manager

The Datadog Major Accounts Team is focused on driving new business and expanding the current Datadog footprint with our largest and most strategic clients. The success of the Major Accounts Team directly impacts the success of Datadog and is a highly visible position with bold revenue targets. We are searching for seasoned and successful Account Executives that have a passion for technology and a fast-paced sales environment. The Major Accounts Team has experienced unprecedented success since its inception in 2021 and we are continuing to expand the team. This is a lucrative opportunity for any driven and competitive salesperson.

 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.

• →Prospect into a targeted set of accounts while running an efficient sales process
• →Nurture existing client relationships and grow the Datadog footprint
• →Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
• →Develop a deep comprehension of the customer's business
• →Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms by selling value and ROI
• →Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges
• →Determine necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation
• →Identify a robust set of business drivers behind all opportunities
• →Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency

• Someone with 7+ years Enterprise software sales experience
• Experienced in selling Fortune 100 companies with the ability to win new business
• Experience managing a complex account team from multiple GTM Ecosystem partner functions to support Sales cycle
• Experience/success selling new solutions into accounts already leveraging core technical products
• Combination of leveraging existing customer contacts and net new PG to break into new BUs and sell net new products
• Have consistently met/exceeded direct sales goals
• Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own
• Experienced in working for an innovative tech company
• 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.

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.

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