Okta

Federal Sales Manager - Civilian

Okta$288K — $396K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of proven technology sales experience, preferably in the Federal Sector Industry (FSI)
  • Track record of sales success in competitive environments with complex services and solutions
  • Strong territory development skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Ability to collaborate across teams within Okta and the Defense Industrial Base
  • Extensive network within the customer and Defense Industrial Base
  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by developing new and existing federal accounts in the FSI space
  • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through proactive outreach and account management
  • Establish long-term relationships with key government accounts to enhance growth opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize sales and customer engagement
  • Lead complex contract negotiations to secure profitable deals
  • Engage in moderate travel to the DC area as required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Paid leave including PTO and parental leave
  • Equity options where applicable
  • Immersive in-person onboarding experience designed to integrate new hires into the company culture
Full Job Description
We are seeking a passionate, results-oriented sales professional to drive revenue growth, calling on accounts in the Civilian vertical. Our Federal Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth.

This role requires travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment.

The Federal Sales Manager, Opportunity

Reporting to the Federal Sales Director - FSI, this role will drive the sales process for Civilian and FSI customers. The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.
  • What you'll be doing
    • Develop new and existing federal accounts within FSI's and across your territory, meeting or exceeding quarterly and yearly revenue targets
    • Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline via outbound account visits and proactive interactions to obtain new business
    • Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts, actively identifying opportunities for customer development and revenue growth
    • Work closely with internal and external partners to extend reach and drive adoption
    • Successfully lead complex contract negotiations
    • Moderate travel as needed, specifically to the DC area
  • What you'll bring to therole & what we're looking for
    • 12+ year proven experience selling technology, preferable in the FSI space
    • Proven track record of delivering sales of complex services and solutions in a competitive environment with the ability to close sales through effective sales and negotiation methods
    • Effective territory development mentality
    • Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to demonstrate a connection to Okta's vision and values
    • Commitment to work collaboratively & cross functionally across the Okta and Defense Industrial Base ecosystems
    • Extensive customer and Defense Industrial Base network
    • BS/BA degree strongly preferred or applicable experience

Additional requirements:
  • This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.


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

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:

$288,000-$396,000 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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