Role Overview

Join Datadog as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for the Nordics in Dublin, Ireland, and become a key player in driving business growth for the leading cloud monitoring and security platform. In this entry-level sales role, you'll prospect, qualify, and generate high-quality customer leads targeting IT and technology innovators across Nordic markets. Datadog's mission is to break down silos and solve cloud complexity through observability, and as an SDR, you'll help customers recognize the transformative impact of our SaaS platform on their digital transformation and cloud migration journeys.

Datadog values its vibrant office culture in Dublin, fostering relationships, collaboration, and creativity in a hybrid workplace model that supports work-life harmony. This role offers exceptional career growth opportunities in sales, with clear paths to Account Executive positions and beyond. If you're passionate about technology sales, fluent in a Nordic language, and eager to launch your career at a high-growth NASDAQ-listed company (DDOG), this is your chance to join the pack.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

As a Sales Development Representative (Nordics), you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging Datadog's cutting-edge tools for cloud observability, DevOps, and infrastructure monitoring. Your daily impact includes:

• Conducting outbound outreach through cold calling and personalized emailing to prospective Nordic customers.
• Driving initial prospect qualification using proven methodologies to identify unique needs.
• Scheduling discovery meetings with Account Executives to advance qualified leads.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and customer success teams.
• Developing and implementing strategies for new business acquisition in competitive markets.
• Learning and applying MEDDIC sales framework and Command of the Message techniques.
• Partnering with stakeholders to demonstrate Datadog's value in cloud migration and digital transformation.
• Contributing to team quotas while building your expertise in SaaS sales and technology stacks.
• Embracing rejection as a learning opportunity to refine your prospecting skills.

This role is perfect for motivated individuals ready to hustle in a supportive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

Datadog seeks curious, resilient team players who are excited about sales careers in tech. Key qualifications include:

• Fluency in at least one Nordic language (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish) – essential for targeting regional markets.
• Motivation to build a long-term career in technology sales and business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with persuasive abilities.
• Innate curiosity to learn about cloud computing, observability platforms, DevOps tools, and modern software development.
• Proven ability to learn from rejection and maintain high energy in a quota-driven environment.
• Desire to succeed collaboratively with teammates in a hybrid Dublin office setting.

Don't worry if you don't check every box – Datadog encourages passionate applicants from all backgrounds to apply and grow with us. Built by engineers for engineers, our platform powers organizations worldwide, and we're committed to your professional development from day one.

Salary & Benefits

Datadog offers competitive compensation for SDR roles in Dublin, with realistic market estimates ranging from €45,000 to €70,000 annually (base + commission potential). High performers unlock unlimited earning opportunities through uncapped commissions tied to self-performance.

Our benefits package is industry-leading and tailored for growth:

• New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
• Generous commuter benefits and fitness reimbursements.
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• Specialized sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message.
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy programs for networking.
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds for employee resource groups.
• Hybrid work model with flexible Dublin office access and global perks.

Benefits may vary by country, but our commitment to employee success is universal.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS leader delivering growth and profitability while empowering digital transformation. Our cloud monitoring platform brings together infrastructure monitoring, application performance, security, and logs into one unified view – used by Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. In Dublin, you'll join a collaborative, pragmatic, people-first community that champions diversity, innovation, and work excellence.

Experience #DatadogLife through professional growth, smart risks, and celebrating wins. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. We're an equal opportunity employer prioritizing accessibility and inclusion.

How to Apply

Ready to launch your sales career with Datadog's observability platform? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. We're excited to review passionate candidates fluent in Nordic languages. For accessibility needs, complete our accommodation form. Join us in Dublin and help power the cloud age!