Get to know Okta
Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we're looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We're building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Team At Okta, our Sales Development team is at the heart of everything we do—a high-energy, mission-driven group dedicated to driving top‑of‑funnel success and building a repeatable, high‑quality pipeline. We're a team of trusted, high-performing individuals who are motivated by meaningful work, and where achievements are celebrated. In a fast‑paced, hyper‑growth environment, we innovate constantly and work together to drive impact.
In this highly visible role, you'll lead a dynamic team of Sales Development Representatives, spearheading both inbound lead processing and outbound outreach. You'll partner with cross‑functional teams across Sales, Demand Generation, Recruiting, HR, Sales Enablement, and Operations to nurture talent and achieve exceptional results.
We believe in empowering our people, giving them the autonomy to lead and grow their own business. We're committed to investing in your success with world‑class training, continuous professional development, and access to the latest tools and technologies. Innovation is in our DNA, and we actively encourage new ideas to fuel our progress.
The Opportunity We're seeking a passionate, results-driven sales development leader who thrives on building great teams, scaling pipeline growth, and making a lasting impact. If you're excited by the challenge of leading, mentoring, and driving success in an ambitious environment, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
Develop your team's quarterly plan to meet/exceed pipeline targets
Hire and onboard new Sales Development Representatives, who are often young professionals earlier in their career
Develop your team's skills for outbound prospecting, qualifying, and opportunity creation
Provide your team with regular coaching, feedback, and professional development
Closely monitor metrics and KPIs with the aim to increase productivity
Work closely with sales managers and account executives to ensure proper alignment on account coverage, target personas, opportunity quality and SDR‑to‑AE hand‑off
Articulate the business value of Okta, and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Okta platform, our competitors, and industry trends
Manage quota achievements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
What You'll Bring To The Role
2+ years in sales or sales development, or 1+ years leading a team
A self‑starter who thrives independently and knows how to navigate relationships with sales leadership with diplomacy and impact
A data‑driven storyteller who transforms insights into action and inspires with the power of numbers
A true passion for leading and owning the growth of the Emerging market
Energetic and hands‑on in shaping a dynamic, inclusive team culture in a close‑knit setting
Outstanding communication, presentation, and conflict resolution skills
Mastery of Salesforce.com (bonus if you're skilled with other sales tools)
A track record of hiring, developing, and inspiring top talent
Comfortable in fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environments
Experience prospecting or selling into Emerging accounts, with the drive to win big!
Okta's Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong‑identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Compensation and Benefits For candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area, the OTE range is $140,000 – $175,000 USD. For candidates in California (excluding the Bay area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington, the OTE range is $140,000 – $175,000 USD. Base salary and incentive compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location. Okta also 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). For more information on our Total Rewards program, visit https://rewards.okta.com/us.
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
About Okta Employees Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in‑person onboarding. Find your place at Okta today at https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) … click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Privacy Notice Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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The Team At Okta, our Sales Development team is at the heart of everything we do—a high-energy, mission-driven group dedicated to driving top‑of‑funnel success and building a repeatable, high‑quality pipeline. We're a team of trusted, high-performing individuals who are motivated by meaningful work, and where achievements are celebrated. In a fast‑paced, hyper‑growth environment, we innovate constantly and work together to drive impact.
In this highly visible role, you'll lead a dynamic team of Sales Development Representatives, spearheading both inbound lead processing and outbound outreach. You'll partner with cross‑functional teams across Sales, Demand Generation, Recruiting, HR, Sales Enablement, and Operations to nurture talent and achieve exceptional results.
We believe in empowering our people, giving them the autonomy to lead and grow their own business. We're committed to investing in your success with world‑class training, continuous professional development, and access to the latest tools and technologies. Innovation is in our DNA, and we actively encourage new ideas to fuel our progress.
The Opportunity We're seeking a passionate, results-driven sales development leader who thrives on building great teams, scaling pipeline growth, and making a lasting impact. If you're excited by the challenge of leading, mentoring, and driving success in an ambitious environment, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
Develop your team's quarterly plan to meet/exceed pipeline targets
Hire and onboard new Sales Development Representatives, who are often young professionals earlier in their career
Develop your team's skills for outbound prospecting, qualifying, and opportunity creation
Provide your team with regular coaching, feedback, and professional development
Closely monitor metrics and KPIs with the aim to increase productivity
Work closely with sales managers and account executives to ensure proper alignment on account coverage, target personas, opportunity quality and SDR‑to‑AE hand‑off
Articulate the business value of Okta, and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Okta platform, our competitors, and industry trends
Manage quota achievements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
What You'll Bring To The Role
2+ years in sales or sales development, or 1+ years leading a team
A self‑starter who thrives independently and knows how to navigate relationships with sales leadership with diplomacy and impact
A data‑driven storyteller who transforms insights into action and inspires with the power of numbers
A true passion for leading and owning the growth of the Emerging market
Energetic and hands‑on in shaping a dynamic, inclusive team culture in a close‑knit setting
Outstanding communication, presentation, and conflict resolution skills
Mastery of Salesforce.com (bonus if you're skilled with other sales tools)
A track record of hiring, developing, and inspiring top talent
Comfortable in fast‑paced, ever‑evolving environments
Experience prospecting or selling into Emerging accounts, with the drive to win big!
Okta's Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong‑identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Demonstrates Self‑Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Compensation and Benefits For candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area, the OTE range is $140,000 – $175,000 USD. For candidates in California (excluding the Bay area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington, the OTE range is $140,000 – $175,000 USD. Base salary and incentive compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and location. Okta also 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). For more information on our Total Rewards program, visit https://rewards.okta.com/us.
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
About Okta Employees Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in‑person onboarding. Find your place at Okta today at https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) … click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Privacy Notice Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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