Strategic Account Executive (FED)

Datadog
Washington, MD
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced federal sales professionals who can prospect independently and demonstrate a deep understanding of enterprise technology needs, working in a hybrid model across multiple US locations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a track record of selling to large federal agencies and Fortune 1000 companies
    — “experienced in working for an innovative tech company (SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar preferred)
  • Individuals who can build and maintain complex relationship maps for enterprise accounts
    — “Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
  • Professionals who thrive in a hybrid work environment with regular travel requirements
    — “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.

Things to consider

  • The position is focused on federal and civilian agencies, not general enterprise or international markets
    — “this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in building pipeline and prospecting for enterprise federal accounts
    — “Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own
  • Highlight your ability to negotiate complex deals and articulate ROI to enterprise clients
    — “Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with large commercial enterprises by selling value and ROI
  • Showcase your understanding of customer business drivers and how to align them with product value
    — “Identify robust set of business drivers behind all opportunities
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • meeting/exceeding revenue targets
  • winning new logos in Fortune 1000 companies
  • high forecasting accuracy
Typical background
5+ years of experience in enterprise salestrack record of closing large deals

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales MethodologyCustomer Relationship ManagementNegotiationForecastingClosing DealsProspectingPipeline BuildingCustomer Expectations ManagementBusiness Development

Preferred

Saas SalesCloud Transition Sales

Stack & domain

SalesClosing ExperienceField SellingMid-marketEnterpriseNegotiationPricingBusiness TermsROICustomer ExpectationsTerritory ExpansionChallengesClosing BusinessBusiness DriversForecastingSaasIT InfrastructureLarge Commercial EnterprisesFortune 1000 CompaniesCloudTravelLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkProject ManagementTime ManagementDecision-makingCollaborationTrainingMentoring

About the role

Original posting from Datadog

Our Federal sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer’s unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you’re looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success.

We are searching for an experienced Federal, Civilian Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Public Sector enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new Civilian Agencies within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud.

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.

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:$113,000—$150,000 USD

About Datadog: 

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. 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. 

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