Before Joey Cohen was managing a global book of business at Datadog, he was sharpening his skills at memoryBlue. Starting as an SDR, he got hands-on fast by learning how to prospect, how to take feedback and how to lead with confidence.
That experience shaped everything that came next.
Joey explored multiple roles at memoryBlue, from recruiting to internal sales, and eventually stepped up as an Inside Sales Manager. Leading a team taught him how to coach, motivate, and drive results—lessons he still leans on today.
Now, at Datadog, Joey owns 30+ global accounts and is tracking toward an enterprise AE role. His story is proof that when you combine structure, grit, and the right support, there’s no ceiling.
Key learnings from Joey’s story:
- How trying different roles helped him find the right fit in sales
- Why leading SDRs was a game-changer for his development
- The upside of in-person coaching (yes, even in a remote world)
- Practical advice for SDRs who want to move up fast
This isn’t just a highlight reel. It’s a look at what’s possible when early-career sales pros get the right start and why memoryBlue is still the place to find and build them.
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