Large Enterprise Account Executive Okta

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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. Large Enterprise Sales Account Executive The successful Okta Account Executive is a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Account Executive who is passionate about security and helping customers protect themselves against the biggest identity threats. As an Okta AE, you will be focused on providing value to C-Suite decision makers on their ability to drive the most secure environment possible for their workforce. You will consistently drive territory growth through driving both net new logos and cultivating and growing existing Okta customers. You will continually drive territory growth through both net new logos as well as through cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Okta 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 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: • Proven 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 MEDDPICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC) LI-LW1 P10326_3449971 #Hybrid Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in the United Kingdom. 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 comprehensive healthcare coverage and financial benefits including paid time off 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/gbr. The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the United Kingdom is between: £184,000 — £250,000 GBP The Okta Experience • Suppo

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