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Key Accounts Executive

DatadogBoston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA
Hybrid Full-time $135K/yr - $150K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Who You Are:You possess over 5 years of enterprise sales experience, successfully selling to Fortune 100 companies and securing new clients. You are driven, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets of $1M+, with an average deal size of $100k+. You can independently demonstrate a systematic approach to prospecting and building a robust sales pipeline. You have experience in a cutting-edge technology company (preferably SaaS or IT infrastructure). You are a self-starter, naturally resourceful and adaptable in your sales approach. You are coachable and open to refining your sales techniques as required. This role requires regular travel to client locations, utilizing various modes of transport (car, train, air) based on business needs.

About the job

As a Key Accounts Executive at Datadog, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing new business opportunities within our most significant and strategic clients, focusing on high-potential companies. This position demands a keen understanding of the challenges faced by organizations as they transition to or expand their cloud operations, enabling you to deliver tailored Datadog solutions effectively.

At Datadog, we highly value our collaborative office culture, which fosters creativity and strong relationships among our team members. We embrace a hybrid work model, allowing our employees to achieve a harmonious balance between their professional and personal lives.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement an outbound prospecting strategy specifically targeting Fortune 100 accounts.
  • Facilitate a strategic sales approach that involves multiple stakeholders and product offerings.
  • Navigate complex organizational structures to identify cross-selling opportunities.
  • Build and manage your own client portfolio while showcasing the advantages of the Datadog platform.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of your clients' business challenges and objectives.
  • Collaborate across teams, including marketing and solutions engineering, to enhance the effectiveness of your prospecting efforts.
  • Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with large enterprises by emphasizing value and return on investment.
  • Exhibit creativity and resourcefulness when addressing complex challenges.
  • Possess an instinctive grasp of the steps necessary to close deals and secure client validation.
  • Identify and analyze the key business drivers behind all opportunities.
  • Maintain high forecasting accuracy and reliability.

About Datadog

Datadog is a leading player in the monitoring and analytics space, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a cloud-centric world. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a collaborative environment, Datadog is not just a workplace but a community that champions creativity and teamwork.

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