Enterprise Sales Executive Jobs in Texas
Enterprise Sales Executive jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, energy technology, and financial services across a seniority range from commercial account executive through senior vice president of sales. The largest hiring metros are Dallas, Houston, and Austin, where companies like Dell Technologies, Oracle, and Salesforce maintain substantial Texas operations and regularly recruit enterprise sales talent. The most in-demand specialties are SaaS and cloud platform sales, cybersecurity solutions, and energy sector technology accounts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Our SLED sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer's unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success. We are searching for an experienced SLED Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Public Sector enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new State, Local, and Education accounts within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do:
- Prospect into State, Local, and Education organizations while running an efficient sales process
- Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
- Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business
- Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with SLED enterprises by selling value and ROI
- Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory
- Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution
- Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation
- Identify robust set of value drivers behind all opportunities
- Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who You Are:
- Someone with 3+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid-market or enterprise)
- Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals of 800k+ and operated with an average deal size of $50k+
- Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own
- Experienced in working for an innovative tech company (SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar preferred)
- Experienced in selling into state, local, and education organizations with the ability to win new logos
- Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites
- Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 50% of the time
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
- High income earning opportunities based on self performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive medical benefits package
- Retirement savings match
- Pet adoption and insurance program
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: $135,000—$150,000 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 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 other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
PRIVACY AND AI GUIDELINES
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
INTRODUCTION
Our SLED sales team works with a best-of-breed product that solves real problems for our customers. Sellers follow a well-defined methodology that helps them identify the customer's unique needs and clearly convey the value of the Datadog product. Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the Datadog sales team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success. We are searching for an experienced SLED Sales Executive that has a real passion for technology and can deliver on bold revenue targets. As we continue to enter into bigger markets, and formalize our support for the Public Sector enterprise segment, this division within Datadog will blaze the path for organizational growth. This is a lucrative opportunity to break into new State, Local, and Education accounts within a rich territory, as well work with accounts who are in a hybrid state and transitioning to the cloud. 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Do:
- Prospect into State, Local, and Education organizations while running an efficient sales process
- Maintain, build and own specific relationship maps for your territory including existing relationships and aspirational contacts
- Develop a deep comprehension of customer's business
- Negotiate favorable pricing and business terms with SLED enterprises by selling value and ROI
- Handle existing customer expectations while expanding reach and depth into assigned territory
- Demonstrate resourcefulness when faced with challenges that defy easy solution
- Have intuitive sense of necessary steps to close business and gain customer validation
- Identify robust set of value drivers behind all opportunities
- Ensure high forecasting accuracy and consistency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who You Are:
- Someone with 3+ years closing experience (mix of field selling within mid-market or enterprise)
- Driven and have met/exceeded direct sales goals of 800k+ and operated with an average deal size of $50k+
- Able to demonstrate methodology to prospect and build pipeline on your own
- Experienced in working for an innovative tech company (SaaS, IT infrastructure or similar preferred)
- Experienced in selling into state, local, and education organizations with the ability to win new logos
- Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites
- Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 50% of the time
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
- High income earning opportunities based on self performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive medical benefits package
- Retirement savings match
- Pet adoption and insurance program
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: $135,000—$150,000 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 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 other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
PRIVACY AND AI GUIDELINES
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
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Enterprise Sales Executive Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mantis Innovation14
- Goosehead Insurance12
- Salesforce11
- Lockton10
- Schneider Electric10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software222
- Consulting & Professional Services54
- Insurance48
- Manufacturing27
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise sales executive jobs across Texas.
- Proven history of closing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals above six-figure contract values
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field from an accredited institution
- Experience selling into Texas-based verticals such as energy, healthcare systems, or financial services
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, for pipeline management and forecasting
- Ability to travel regularly within Texas to support enterprise client relationships and on-site presentations
- Strong executive presence and consultative selling skills suited to C-suite buyer conversations
Enterprise Sales Executive Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a enterprise sales executive in Texas?
Most enterprise sales executives in Texas build toward the role through a progression of quota-carrying individual contributor positions, typically starting in inside sales or as a business development representative before moving into mid-market and then enterprise accounts. Texas employers, particularly those in Dallas and Austin's technology corridors, strongly favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline. No state-issued license is required for enterprise sales in Texas, but demonstrable experience with long-cycle, high-value deals is the primary hiring gate.
How much do enterprise sales executives make in Texas?
Enterprise sales executives in Texas earn a median of about $74,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,550 for the lowest 10% to over $138,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire enterprise sales executives in Texas?
Employers hiring enterprise sales executives in Texas right now include Mantis Innovation, Goosehead Insurance, and Salesforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and its fast-growing Austin technology sector mean enterprise sales roles appear consistently across industries including cloud software, cybersecurity, and energy services.
Which Texas cities have the most enterprise sales executive jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the most enterprise sales executive openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its headquarters density across technology, telecom, and financial services, while Austin's expansion as a major tech hub drives strong demand from software and SaaS companies, and Houston's energy and industrial sectors create consistent need for enterprise sales executives managing large accounts in those verticals.
Are there remote enterprise sales executive jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of enterprise sales executive openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role is conducted through video calls, digital presentations, and CRM-based pipeline work. The parts of the role most likely to remain fully remote are prospecting, proposal development, and executive briefings, while account kickoffs and renewal negotiations often require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a enterprise sales executive in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a business development representative or inside sales role at a Texas-based technology or SaaS company, which provides the quota experience and deal-cycle exposure enterprise sales managers look for. Large Texas employers such as Dell Technologies in Round Rock and Oracle in Austin run structured sales development programs that regularly promote high performers into enterprise account roles. Completing a Salesforce administrator certification or pursuing a Certified Sales Professional credential through the National Association of Sales Professionals can give candidates without a full enterprise background a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to enterprise sales executive jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to enterprise sales executive jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred metro, and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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