Strategic Account Executive

Datadog Datadog · Enterprise · Tokyo, Japan · Enterprise Sales

Datadog is seeking a Strategic Account Executive in Tokyo to target large enterprise clients, focusing on new customer acquisition and expanding existing accounts. The role involves understanding client challenges in cloud environments and offering Datadog solutions. The company emphasizes collaboration, work-life harmony, and a hybrid workplace.

What you'd actually do

  1. Target and develop new enterprise clients within Datadog's strategic accounts.
  2. Build and maintain relationships with key contacts within the assigned territory.
  3. Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with large enterprises by demonstrating the value and ROI of doing business with Datadog.
  4. Expand Datadog's business within existing accounts while meeting customer expectations.
  5. Maintain a high degree of accuracy and consistency in forecasting.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of closing experience in field sales targeting mid-to-large enterprises
  • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and closing deals with average deal sizes over $100K
  • Ability to execute methods for prospecting and pipeline generation
  • Experience working with innovative technology companies (SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, or similar)
  • Experience selling to Fortune 1000 companies and ability to acquire new logos

Nice to have

  • Experience in SaaS, Cloud, or Infrastructure domains

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of closing experience in field sales
  • Proven track record of closing deals
  • Experience selling to Fortune 1000 companies
  • Ability to acquire new logos