About this role
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Position Description: The Small Medium Business Account Executive (SMB AE) at Okta is responsible for all aspects of new-logo acquisition and install base expansion for our small to medium sized business (100-299 employees). Core responsibilities include territory planning, prospecting, relationship development, running sales cycles, pricing, presentation delivery, negotiations, and closing. In this high-velocity role, expect to own deals from cradle-to-grave in collaboration with account teams, sales engineers, professional services, and partners.
Our AE’s strive to understand the specific challenges that both prospects and customers are faced with and map Okta’s solutions accordingly to achieve the desired positive business outcomes. They cultivate positive relationships with customers and key partners while maintaining a solid knowledge of Okta’s evolving technology as well as contending differentiators. It is imperative that you demonstrate leadership qualities, ethical behavior, excellent work ethic and a focus on collaboration with both internal counterparts as well as customers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Forecast opportunities to hit or exceed a quarterly quota in a defined territory
• Cultivate relationships with supporting members of the Sales Development Team
• Build sales decks that wow your prospects during your product demonstrations
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline within our small to medium-sized segment
• Work with partners and strategic alliances to extend reach & new opportunities
• Accelerate customer adoption by expanding Okta’s product use within your customer base
• Manage contract negotiations
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts and ensure customer success
Required Experience:
• 2-4 years of B2B closing sales experience, SaaS/Cloud, security, strongly preferred
• A track record of success selling to small to medium-sized businesses
• Prior experience managing a territory based quota
• ISV/Partnership experience preferred
• Experience presenting/running demos to C-level executives
• BS/BA degree required
#LI-remote 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 l