Strategic Account Executive (UKI)

Strategic Account Executive (UKI) at Datadog

Datadog is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to lead revenue growth in the United Kingdom & Ireland (UKI) region. You will own the full sales cycle, engage with senior executives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success.

About Datadog

Datadog is a leading cloud monitoring and security platform that helps organizations observe and optimize their software infrastructure, applications, and logs in real time.

Role Overview

As the Strategic Account Executive for UKI, you will drive strategic deals, build and manage a robust pipeline, and close new business with enterprise customers in the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with product, solutions engineering, and customer success to deliver value and ensure long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sales cycle for strategic UKI accounts from prospecting to closure
• Develop robust account plans and drive revenue growth within the UK and Ireland markets
• Engage with C-level and senior executives to communicate value and ROI of Datadog solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions, respond to RFPs, and overcome objections
• Forecast accurately and maintain a healthy pipeline to meet or exceed quota
• Travel as required to engage with customers and partners

Requirements

• Proven track record of enterprise software sales success in the UKI/EMEA region
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with senior executives
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and multi-product offerings
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of cloud monitoring, DevOps, or SaaS platforms is a plus

Location

London, United Kingdom

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and commission structure
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
• Collaborative, inclusive culture and strong team support