Area Sales Director, Enterprise (Auth0)

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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. The Auth0 Enterprise Sales Team Auth0 supports Okta’s vision of freeing anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of log-ins every year for Consumer and SaaS applications Okta's Enterprise sellers for Auth0 are focused on providing value to Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security and Architecture). These sellers will be continually driving territory growth through both net new logos as well as through cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers. The Area Sales Director, Enterprise (Auth0) Opportunity The Area Sales Director, Enterprise Sales (Auth0) is responsible for the development and business results of a team of quota-carrying Account Executives in their region. The right Sales Leader for this position should have the ability to increase the productivity of account executives through skill development, adherence to activity standards, providing inspiration, rapid conflict resolution and building a highly empowered, constructive sales culture. We’re looking for a strong leader to take it to the next level. *This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our Chicago office during the first week of employment. What you’ll be doing • Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Enterprise Account Executive sales team for Auth0. • Create an open, inclusive team-oriented environment, building a results-driven culture of accountability and transparency. • Lead by example, set expectations, follow through effectively and provide coaching and mentorship as needed and ensure that managers do the same for their team. • Be accountable for consistently delivering and overachieving against targets – ensuring Okta’s goals, and objectives are achieved consistently and sustainably. • Analyze data and dynamics to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities • Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned regions; establish and manage data and supporting metrics (pipeline coverage, ASP, etc.) • Effectively develop, design, build, and execute all aspects of the Enterprise Business plan to predictably and consistently generate short-term results while holding a long-term perspective of overall results. • Put into place sales force structure, process strategies, and strategic resource plans that will capture key opportunities in target markets, Enterprise accounts/prospects, partners or industry verticals throughout the Region. • Own the pipeline generation strategy and with internal stakeholders to execute against the strategy. • Maintain market intelligence and develop strategies to maintain Okta’s leadership position. • Exhibit a growth mindset with the ability to outline the long term vision and strategy. What you’ll bring to the role • 10+ years’ experience building and running Enterprise sales teams in the software industry • 3+ years’ experience as a front-line sales leader • Deep understanding of SaaS / Cloud Go-To-Market and the required roles for effective customer engagement • Relevant software industry experience in any of the following: IT systems, cloud enterprise or infrastructure management, application development

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