Commercial Account Executive

Datadog

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

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About Datadog

Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

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TL;DR · Commercial Account Executive

As a Commercial Account Executive on the Commercial Sales team, you will drive business growth by identifying and closing net-new customers across SMB markets. This hunter sales role requires managing the entire sales cycle, including outbound pipeline generation, technical demonstrations, and negotiations. You will collaborate with Sales Development Representatives to drive top of funnel activity while strategically prospecting into Chief Technology Officers, Engineering leaders, and IT end-users. To succeed, you must possess at least two years of experience in full sales cycles for complex and technical products or services. The role requires a growth mindset, the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in methodologies like MEDDIC and Command of the Message. You will serve as a product expert to convey value while solving problems related to observability and security across the technology stack.

What you'll do

  • Acquire net-new customers through outbound pipeline generation activities.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing deals.
  • Conduct technical product demonstrations for potential customers.
  • Negotiate contract terms and close sales with new clients.
  • Prospect into Chief Technology Officers, Engineering leaders, and technical end-users.
  • Partner with Sales Development Representatives to drive top-of-funnel activity.
  • Maintain deep product knowledge through continuous training and development.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 2 years of full sales cycle experience from prospecting to closing deals.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience selling a complex and technical product or service.
  • Proven track record of success in carrying and meeting sales quotas.
  • Ability to manage the full sales cycle, including technical demonstrations and negotiations.
  • Experience in outbound pipeline generation and net-new logo acquisition.
  • Ability to navigate a highly technical, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong ability to prospect into CTOs, Engineering/IT leaders, and technical end-users.
  • Growth mindset with the ability to learn from feedback and be driven by curiosity.

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