# Sales Development Representative

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** Tokyo, Japan
**Role:** Sales Development
**Skills:** Outbound Prospecting, Lead Qualification, Sales Strategy, Discovery Meetings, Customer Needs Analysis, MEDDIC, Command Of The Message, Written Communication, Verbal Communication
**Posted:** 2026-08-24

> The Sales Development Representative will identify and qualify prospects, conduct outbound outreach, and schedule discovery meetings to generate new business. The role requires strong communication, curiosity, resilience, and motivation to build a sales career in the technology sector.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Datadog teams and departments.
- Qualify prospective customers and schedule discovery meetings.
- Develop, propose, and execute strategies to win new business.
- Conduct outbound outreach to prospects by phone, email, and other channels.
- Learn and apply established methods for identifying customer needs.

## Requirements
- Motivation to build a career in sales.
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn from failure and rejection.
- Passion for technology and desire for professional growth.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Strong performance-based earning potential.
- New-hire restricted stock units (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Ongoing skills development, product training, and career support.
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message.
- Mentor and buddy program for internal networking.
- Access to Community Guilds and a diverse, inclusive culture.
- Comprehensive global benefits, subject to country of employment and contract type.

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