Commercial Account Executive
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 7 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 18 hours ago
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Commercial Account Executive at Datadog, the individual will focus on acquiring new customers in small to midsize markets through strategic outreach and relationship building. Key skills include a strong understanding of technical sales processes and the ability to engage with high-level decision-makers. This position is ideal for motivated sales professionals with a proven track record in meeting quotas and a desire to grow within a collaborative and innovative environment. Datadog emphasizes a supportive office culture and offers opportunities for continuous professional development.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 7 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page November 10, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 5 other locations at Datadog: Singapore, Singapore, Sydney, Australia, Bangalore, India, Denver, Colorado, USA, Tokyo, Japan.
Quick facts
- Is the Commercial Account Executive role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Seoul, South Korea.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Seoul, South Korea.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Commercial Account Executive role at Datadog.
From the original posting
As an Account Executive (AE) on our Commercial Sales team, you will assist in Datadog’s overall business growth by strategically engaging and closing net-new customers across small to midsize markets. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology, collaborate with internal stakeholders, identify the customer's unique needs, and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. AEs have the opportunity to grow their careers in Sales and continue contributing to Datadog team success.
What You’ll Do:
- Focus on net-new logo acquisition via outbound activity
- Become a Datadog expert through continued product and sales trainings
- Manage the full sales cycle, including technical demonstrations and negotiation
- Collaborate with Sales Development Representatives to drive top of funnel activity
- Strategically prospect into Chief Technology Officers, Engineering/IT Leaders, and technical end-users
Who You Are:
- Curious, driven, and motivated as a sales person
- Creative in how you map and break into accounts
- Able to learn from feedback and champion a growth mindset
- Comfortable operating in a highly technical, fast paced environment
- Experienced in carrying quota, with a proven track record of success
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 experience, 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 global benefits
About Datadog:
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