The company itself is great, but the sales environment is quite tough. - Commercial Account Executive Datadog Employee Review

4.0
29 July 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The product is excellent, the free lunch is a nice perk, and the office is comfortable. The sales methodology is well-structured, and there are plenty of internal resources and documentation to help you get up to speed.

Cons

In Japan, there are very few leads from partners or marketing, and reps are constantly competing over accounts. While everyone works hard to hit their targets, the average tenure is short, and the overall sales approach doesn’t feel sustainable or healthy.

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5.0
16 June 2026
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Pros

Collaborative and positive work culture with high ceiling for growth

Cons

Growing pains transitioning from a grass root sales motion to an Enterprise motion

4.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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.

Cons

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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