Strategic Account Executive, Public Sector Japan, FED
Posted by employer 9 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Strategic Account Executive for the Public Sector at Datadog focuses on driving sales within federal and civilian agencies, leveraging a structured methodology to identify customer needs and articulate product value. This role requires a strong background in technology sales, particularly within the SaaS or IT infrastructure sectors, and a proven track record of exceeding significant revenue targets. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in closing deals with large enterprises, showcasing their ability to build relationships and navigate complex sales processes. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office culture and offers opportunities for professional growth withi
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 11, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Datadog: Tokyo, Japan.
Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Account Executive, Public Sector Japan, FED role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Tokyo, Japan.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Account Executive, Public Sector Japan, FED role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Tokyo, Japan.
- 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, Public Sector Japan, FED role at Datadog.
From the original posting
Our Federal 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 Federal, Civilian 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 Civilian Agencies within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud.
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 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 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
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About Datadog:
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