Great company - Sales Manager Datadog Employee Review

5.0
21 Sept 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- For those who are coachable, willing to put in the work, and eager to learn skills that will carry them throughout their future sales career Datadog is a great place to be - Company has had NO LAYOFFS in the commercial AE + SDR org in a market where everyone seems to be laying sales teams off - Great senior leadership, who love to be involved in deal cycles so everyone (directors, managers, AEs, SDRs) can learn from the best

Cons

It is highly competitive and you need to work hard. Outbound focused pipeline generation which requires high level of organization & effort in the first 1-6 months which new AEs or inbound-experienced folks might have a learning curve... but many people who learn & adapt early exceed ramping quotas to make GREAT money in the first 3-9 months

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Datadog has a strong product, smart coworkers, and a fast paced environment that teaches you a lot quickly. I learned a tremendous amount about observability, technical discovery, outbound prospecting, and how modern engineering organizations operate. The company has also gives reps exposure to large accounts and technical conversations early in their careers.

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The ramp for newer AEs can feel steep, especially in a hgihly competitive outbound environment. Success often depends on timing, territory, pipeline momentum, and consistent coaching. There can also be a significant pressure tied to activity metrics and pipeline generations, which may be difficult for reps still developing confidence and process consistency.

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