Strategic Account Executive (Philippines Market)
Target and close new business with Datadog’s largest customers in the Philippines market as a Strategic Account Executive.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Prospect into large Fortune 1000 companies in Philippines
- Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory
- Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms
- Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach
- Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency
Must have
- 5+ years closing experience
- Met/exceeded direct sales goals of 1M+
- Average deal size of $100k+
- Experience selling into large Fortune 1000 companies in Philippines
- Ability to win new logos
Nice to have
- Experience in working for an innovative tech company
- Experience in SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar
Practical constraints
- Role requires regular travel to client sites in Philippines
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Strategic Account Executive for the Philippines Market at Datadog focuses on engaging with large Fortune 1000 companies to identify their challenges in cloud operations and provide tailored solutions. This role requires a strong background in sales, particularly within the tech sector, with at least five years of experience in closing deals and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates are driven individuals who have a proven track record of meeting sales targets and possess the ability to navigate complex negotiations. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office culture and offers a hybrid work environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 14, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Account Executive (Philippines Market) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Singapore, Singapore.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Account Executive (Philippines Market) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Singapore, Singapore.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Strategic Account Executive (Philippines Market) role at Datadog.
From the original posting
Our Strategic Account 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 in Philippines 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 5+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid-market and 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 in Philippines with the ability to win new logos
- Role requires regular travel to client sites in Philippines
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
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About Datadog:
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