Enterprise Sales Executive (Benelux)
Target and close new business with Datadog’s largest customers in a hybrid role focused on cloud solutions.
Posted by employer 7 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Enterprise Sales Executive at Datadog focuses on engaging with large Fortune 1000 companies to identify their cloud-related challenges and deliver tailored solutions. This role requires a strong background in sales, particularly in the tech sector, with at least three years of experience in closing deals and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates are driven individuals who have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and possess the ability to navigate complex sales processes. Datadog fosters a collaborative office culture and supports a hybrid work model, emphasizing work-life balance.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze August 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 8, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Enterprise Sales Executive (Benelux) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Enterprise Sales Executive (Benelux) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Enterprise Sales Executive (Benelux) role at Datadog.
From the original posting
Our Enterprise Sales Executives target and close new business with Datadog’s largest, most strategic customers and prospects. In this role you’ll be focused on uncovering the pain points organizations face as they operate in or migrate to a cloud environment at scale as well as delivering the appropriate Datadog solution.
What You’ll Do:
- 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
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 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
- Role requires regular travel to client sites, within your area and other regions, using various modes of transportation (car, train, air), depending on business needs.
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
About Datadog:
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