At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive territory growth and build relationships with C-suite decision makers.
- Company: Join Okta, a leader in securing identities for the AI era.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, comprehensive healthcare, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with global connections and career-defining opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a mission-driven company focused on innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven success in selling complex SaaS products and navigating sales cycles.
The predicted salary is between 164000 - 226000 £ per year.
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human. Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building a 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 are all in on this mission. If you are too, let’s talk.
The Okta Sales Team has a vision to free anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise‑grade platform that secures billions of workforce log‑ins every year. As an Okta AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Okta Platform customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers. 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 in the smaller Enterprise space.
Responsibilities- Proactive drive top of funnel activity to drive net new pipeline generation.
- Run every sales cycle with a methodical and controlled MEDDPICC sales approach.
- Adhere to strong operational excellence with thorough territory planning and accurate forecasting mindset.
- Multithread throughout your customer base ensuring you’re targeting both business and technical audiences and evangelise the value proposition for each.
- Scope, negotiate and close agreements to consistently meet and exceed revenue quota targets.
- Holistically embrace, access, and utilise Okta partners to identify and open new, uncharted opportunities.
- Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (SDRs, Partners, Pre‑Sales, 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 meet customers in person.
- Demonstrable success in selling complex enterprise SaaS products.
- Ability to educate and create demand with C‑level decision makers.
- Strong experience and passion for winning and then growing new logos.
- Ability to navigate complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders from both the customer base and within the internal ecosystem.
- Experience selling alongside GSI’s and partner ecosystem.
- Technical aptitude and curiosity to learn.
- Expertise using a sales framework such as MEDDICC, Challenger or Sandler.
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.
The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the United Kingdom is between £164,000 GBP - £226,000 GBP.
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.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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Enterprise Account Executive, Okta - UKI employer: Okta
At Okta, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our immersive onboarding experience and ongoing support, ensuring you can thrive in your role as an Enterprise Account Executive. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on social impact, joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values every individual's contribution.
