Enterprise Sales Executive (SLED)

Datadog; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock equity (RSU)

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Competitive medical benefits

Retirement savings match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A tech SaaS company is looking for an experienced Enterprise Sales Executive to join their SLED sales team. This role requires a passion for technology and the ability to meet bold revenue targets by developing relationships with State, Local, and Education organizations. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of closing experience and a proven track record in sales. The role includes a competitive salary between $125,000—$150,000, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years closing experience in field selling within mid-market or enterprise.
• Driven with direct sales goals of 800k+ and average deal size of $50k+.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with State, Local, and Education organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prospect into State, Local, and Education organizations.
• Maintain and grow relationship maps for your territory.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with SLED enterprises.

Skills

Closing experience

Prospecting and pipeline building

Negotiation skills

Ability to meet/exceed sales goals

SaaS and IT infrastructure knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Our SLED 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 SLED 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 State, Local, and Education accounts 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 State, Local, and Education organizations 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 SLED 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 value drivers behind all opportunities
• Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency

Who You Are:

• Someone with 3+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid‑market or enterprise)
• Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals of 800k+ and operated with an average deal size of $50k+
• 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 state, local, and education organizations 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 50% of the time

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: $125,000—$150,000 USD

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.

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Software Development

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