Okta

Enterprise Account Executive

Okta$260K — $390K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of direct field sales experience selling enterprise cloud software
  • Proven ability to utilize partners and channels for increased sales success
  • Track record of developing new business with enterprise clients
  • Experience selling complex software solutions in high growth environments
  • Interaction with C-suite executives and demonstrated executive presence
  • Proficient in consultative sales methodologies, including target and solution selling
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a vision and plan for net new logo pipeline generation
  • Consistently achieve ARR revenue targets to support 40% YOY growth
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to drive sales opportunities
  • Deepen sales opportunities with Enterprise accounts
  • Explore business possibilities across entire client organization
  • Build relationships and orchestrate complex deals across stakeholders
  • Collaborate with teams to optimize resource deployment and client engagement

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid leave including PTO and parental leave
  • Development opportunities fostering talent and community connection
  • Engagement in social impact initiatives
Full Job Description
The Enterprise Sales Team

Are you passionate about technology and making your customers successful, and do you have the ability to articulate the value and return on investment of an enterprise solution across multiple decision makers? Do you want to help bring Okta to the next level?

If you answered yes to these questions then this could be the role for you, are you up for the challenge. We are seeking a passionate, results oriented, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on Enterprise accounts.

The Enterprise Account Executive Opportunity

We need an EAE who will continually ensure assigned territory growth with net new logos and profitability by developing solid business relationships with new and existing clients for Okta. You will plan and execute strategies and sales tactics in the following areas: generating new business, territory planning, pre-request for proposal prospecting, relationship development, pricing, presentation and delivery (finalist or other), negotiations, closing and executing contracts.

We also require an EAE that can identify net new leads that fit within ideal client profiles to market the company's products and services that will meet potential client's needs. You will initiate contact and follow-up on sales meetings and teleconferences, meet sales objectives and targets at profitable rates, move prospects into implementation, and meet established sales goals and quota schedule per plan year's objectives. You will work with sales support to initiate customized proposals and communication for prospective clients and develop familiarity with potential clients to best meet their needs and to field inquiries.

What you'll be doing:
  • Establish a vision and plan to guide your long-term approach to net new logo pipeline generation.
  • Consistently deliver ARR revenue targets to support 40% YOY growth - dedication to the number and to deadlines.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies and tactics to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings.
  • Land, adopt, expand, and deepen sales opportunities with Enterprise accounts in your Region.
  • Explore the full spectrum of relationships and business possibilities across the client's entire org chart.
  • Become known as a thought-leader in Okta's platform.
  • Expand relationships and orchestrate complex deals across more diverse business stake-holders.
  • Holistically embrace, access, and utilize the channel/alliances to identify and open new, uncharted opportunities.
  • Work as a team for the most efficient use and deployment of resources. Provide timely and insightful input back to other corporate functions.
  • Position Okta at both the functional and "business value" level with target stakeholders.
  • Champion Okta to prospective clients at sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations
  • Build effective working partnerships with your Okta colleagues (channel partners, sales engineering, business value management, customer first and many more globally) with humility and enthusiasm.

What you'll bring to the role:
  • You will have 8+ years of a consistent track record of employment with direct field sales experience developing net new logos selling enterprise cloud software to enterprise companies.
  • You have previous experience utilizing partners, channels, and alliances to sell more successfully and overachieve your quota.
  • You have sold a similar complex solution software and have experience in any of the following: enterprise cloud software or infrastructure management, application development and management, security, business applications, and/or analytics.
  • You have a measurable track record in new business development and over achieving sales targets.
  • Experience in selling complex enterprise software solutions and ability to adapt in high growth, fast-growing, and changing environments and can adapt quickly.
  • Experience in successfully selling during market creation phase.
  • Proven track record of successfully closing six figure software cloud deals with prospects and customers in the defined territory.
  • Experience in the "C" suite, strong executive presence and polish, and excellent listening skills.
  • Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques; knowledge of MEDDIC and Challenger methodologies is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree; MBA a plus or equivalent experience.

*This role will require in person onboard in San Francisco for the first two days.

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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$260,000-$390,000 USD

The Okta Experience
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Driving Social Impact
  • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

About Okta

Okta is a leading provider of identity and access management solutions for enterprises. The company's cloud-based platform enables organizations to securely connect people and technology, providing secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, at any time. Okta's solutions are used by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Okta is committed to providing innovative solutions that help organizations stay secure and productive in today's digital world.
Learn more about Okta
Size
5,342 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$266.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+51.9%
Revenue
$835.4 million
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