Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Okta Sales Team Okta has a vision to free anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of Workforce log-ins every year. As an Okta AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Okta Platform customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
The Enterprise Account Executive Opportunity The successful Okta Account Executive is a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Account Executive who is passionate about security and about driving protection against the biggest identity threats. Okta's Enterprise Sales Team manages the sales process for medium-sized customers. The team organizes and conducts sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represents Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients and current customers.
What You'll Be Doing: Establish a vision and plan to guide your long-term approach to net new logo pipeline generation Consistently deliver revenue targets to support YoY territory growth Identify, develop and execute account strategies to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings Identify, target and gain access to appropriate leaders in prospect accounts, building and cultivating your network of decision makers Scope, negotiate and close agreements to consistently meet and exceed revenue quota targets Holistically embrace, access, and utilize Okta partners to identify and open new, uncharted opportunities Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (xDRs, Partners, Presales, Customer First, etc) Adopt a strong value based sales approach, always looking to bring a compelling point of view to each customer Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships
What you'll bring to the role: 8+ years success in growing revenue for sophisticated, complex enterprise SaaS products Ability to evangelize, educate and create demand with C-level decision makers Ability to navigate complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders from both the customer base and within the internal ecosystem Proven success selling into C-suite and building partnership and buy-in with multiple stakeholders Significant experience selling in partnership with GSI's & the wider partner ecosystem Excellent communication and presentation skills with audiences of all levels and all technical aptitudes Confident and self driven with the humility required to successfully work in teams Expertise using a Sales Framework such as MEDDICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC)
Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.
The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington is between: $240,000—$360,000 USD
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee! Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!