Pros
I joined Datadog directly out of college 3-years ago as an entry-level BDR/SDR. My long-term goals were clear to me & Datadog has provided everything I was looking for as a young rep in tech sales. I am constantly surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry, and am able to receive hands-on training directly from the source. I've had the opportunity to work deals with exciting logos early in my career. The enablement is world-class. On both Product & the Technology Sector as a whole. I am compensated handsomely for the hard-work I put in. (Also DDOG Employee Stock hold a ton of value) The environment is fast-moving & competitive. Meaning, you perform well, and you can advance your professional roadmap quickly. (I'm on my 4th promo in 3 years)
Cons
The Cons of being an AE/Salesperson at Datadog depends on an individuals desires & goals within their new role. For example - If someone is looking for a role with the majority of their salary coming from base pay, New Business Sales at DD (and most tech companies) is not a perfect fit. If someone is looking for a role with a heavy amount of inbound pipeline, the Account Executive seat at DD is not a perfect fit. If someone isn't driven to reach promotion in a competitive environment, and would like a more steady 9-5 role, the Account Executive seat at DD is not a perfect fit. All in all - it's an environment & role fit for people driven to make significant strides in professional development, work complex deals, and receive compensation that reflects their input.
