Great coworkers, great sales foundational learning / training, office perks, best in class product
Cons
Basically no one hits quota, low base salary compared to similar roles in market, not enough accounts and same accounts being hit up over and over
Datadog Response
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Pros
People first culture, endless opportunities to grow, learn new things beyond your role’s scope and get promoted
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.