Great Company, Exponential Growth, Opportunity to build - Partner Sales Manager Datadog Employee Review

4.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company with at superb product, Exponential Growth, Opportunity to build from scratch

Cons

There is a lack of clarity regarding company values as they are not shared with employees. Regionally, the strategy remains confined to the management level rather than being communicated downward. Additionally, there is no support during the first 90 days; new hires are essentially left to fend for themselves. This later shifts into micromanagement, creating an environment where employees feel restricted.

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Datadog Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear you value the strength of our product. We also appreciate your perspective on onboarding and communication, as clarity early on can shape how teams ramp and collaborate. We aim to provide consistent guidance while supporting employees as they get started. If you would like to talk it through further, your manager or People Business Partner is a good next step.

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5.0
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People first culture, endless opportunities to grow, learn new things beyond your role’s scope and get promoted

Cons

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4.0
May 18, 2026
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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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