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Datadog

Strategic Account Executive – FED

Datadog

. Prospect into Federal Government organizations while running an efficient sales process .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Federal Government sales, with a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and managing customer relationships effectively. Proficient in negotiating terms and understanding customer value drivers to close deals successfully.

Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Closing ExperienceSales Goals Exceeding 800KExperience Selling Into Federal GovernmentSaaS Sales ExperiencePipeline Development Methodology

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Hard Skills
Sales Process ManagementNegotiation SkillsForecasting AccuracyCustomer Relationship ManagementValue SellingDeal ClosingProspecting MethodologyBusiness DevelopmentROI AnalysisTerritory Management
Soft Skills
ResourcefulnessRelationship BuildingCustomer ValidationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
Federal Government SalesMid-Market SalesEnterprise SalesInnovative Tech CompanyIT InfrastructureSaaSClient Site TravelNew Logo AcquisitionSales PipelineCustomer Expectations Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prospect into Federal Government organizations while running an efficient sales process
  • Maintain, build, and own relationship maps for the territory, including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
  • Develop a deep understanding of customers’ businesses
  • Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with Federal Government enterprises by selling value and ROI
  • Manage existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into the assigned territory
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness when facing challenges
  • Identify the necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation
  • Identify value drivers behind opportunities
  • Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years closing experience, with a mix of field selling within mid-market or enterprise
  • Met or exceeded direct sales goals of 800k+
  • Operated with an average deal size of $50k+
  • Ability to demonstrate a methodology to prospect and build pipeline independently
  • Experience working for an innovative tech company; SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar preferred
  • Experience selling into Federal Government organizations with the ability to win new logos
  • Passion for technology
  • Regular travel to client sites within the assigned area and other regions, using car, train, or air travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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