Strategic Account Executive - Paris

Overview

Datadog is hiring a Strategic Account Executive to join the team in Paris, France. This role centers on targeting and closing new business with the organization's largest and most strategic prospects and customers. Selected candidates will focus on addressing the challenges organizations encounter when migrating to or operating within a large-scale cloud environment, while also providing suitable solutions. Datadog operates as a hybrid workplace to support work-life balance through an office culture centered on collaboration.

Requirements

Applicants need five or more years of closing experience that includes a mix of field selling within enterprise and mid-market segments. Candidates must be driven, have a history of meeting or exceeding direct sales goals of one million dollars or more, and possess experience managing an average deal size of one hundred thousand dollars or upward. The position requires the ability to demonstrate prospecting and pipeline-building methodology independently, along with previous experience working for an innovative technology company, preferably within SaaS or IT infrastructure. Furthermore, applicants must have experience selling into large Fortune 1000 enterprises with the capability to secure new logos. The role entails regular travel to client locations using various modes of transportation according to business needs.

What you get

The position offers high income earning opportunities tied to personal performance, along with new hire stock equity, an employee stock purchase plan, and competitive medical benefits. Additional provisions include a retirement savings match, a pet adoption and insurance program, and continuous professional development featuring product training, sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message, and career pathing. Employees also gain access to mentor and buddy programs, community guilds, and an inclusive company culture, though these offerings may vary depending on the country and nature of employment.