Key Accounts Executive - Germany

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Germany
Remote
100K-100K
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Software • Cybersecurity
We are building the monitoring and security platform for developers, IT ops teams and business users in the cloud age.
The Role
The Key Accounts Executive will prospect Fortune 1000 companies, manage relationships, close sales, and ensure high forecasting accuracy.
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About Datadog: 

Datadog is the world-class monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. We’re dedicated to creating, developing, and supporting our product and customers, allowing for seamless collaboration and problem-solving among Dev, Ops and Security teams globally. Built by engineers, for engineers, our SaaS product is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stack. Given the resilience of cloud technologies and importance placed today in digital operations and agility, Datadog continues to innovate and is well positioned for the long term. 


The Team:

Our 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.


The Opportunity:

We are searching for an experienced Enterprise 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 larger enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new accounts within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. 


You Will:

  • 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


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
  • Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites
  • Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 70% of the time


Bonus Points:

  • Familiarity with the challenger sale or MEDDIC approach
  • President’s Club, top rep, top percentile performer, consistent YoY overachievement
  • Consistent deal sizes of $500k+


Why You Should Apply:

  • President’s Club for top performers
  • Continuous Sales training and career growth
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous and competitive global and US benefits
  • Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

 

About Datadog: 

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.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.

Your Privacy:

Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

At Datadog, we learn from and celebrate each other daily - each win is a team win. Datadogs solve tough problems, innovate pragmatically, and grow together. We promote from within, provide mentorship and opportunities for career development, and support our colleagues in the process. Best of all? We truly love what we do.

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We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them and their team.

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