GTM Strategy and Operations Associate

New York, New York, USA


The GTM Strategy & Operations Associate will join a global team driving Datadog’s next phase of growth. We’re interdisciplinary thinkers leveraging diverse business backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, business development, and tech to accelerate Datadog’s global growth. We work directly with Datadog’s most senior leaders to set strategy, improve efficiency across the business, support data-driven decision-making, own complex operations, and more. 

In this role, you will serve as the strategic partner for our Enterprise segment in the Americas region, identifying opportunities for revenue growth & sales force effectiveness, spearheading strategic initiatives across our go-to-market teams, and driving critical annual planning activities. This role offers the chance to make an immediate and significant impact as we continue to expand our Americas footprint.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them

What You’ll Do:

  • Support the Enterprise Strategy & Operations team in addressing strategic and operational challenges faced by the Americas Enterprise sales leadership
  • Partner with senior team members to analyze key business areas and surface insights that inform decision-making
  • Support the design and execution of regional programs, including headcount planning, territory design, pipeline reviews, and business performance tracking
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Channels & Alliances, Marketing, and Customer Success to execute high-impact initiatives that drive growth and improve sales productivity
  • Support sales leadership in executing critical operating rhythms (e.g., QBRs, forecast reviews, leadership updates)
  • Drive day-to-day operational processes, including stakeholder support, KPI management, and process optimization
  • Own project workstreams, supporting problem-solving, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring execution against timelines
  • Take a hands-on approach to both analysis and execution, pivoting between strategy and operational detail as needed

Who You Are:

  • At least 2 - 4 years in sales strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking / equity research, or equivalent
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to model complex operational questions and a high attention to detail
  • Strong sense of ownership, with a track record of driving and measuring outcomes across functions such as customer success, sales, marketing, and technical solutions
  • Proven ability to proactively develop actionable recommendations and process improvements from qualitative and quantitative data
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Experience with BI Tools (Tableau, Metabase, etc) or a willingness to learn on the job

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

  • Continuous training and career growth
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous and competitive US benefits
  • Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Bonus Points: 

  • Experience working in SaaS or high-tech company 
  • Prior work with GTM functions / growth strategy initiatives Comment end  

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$100,000$133,000 USD

About Datadog: 

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.


Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.

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Requisition ID: R14054