Enterprise Account Executive, Auth0

Okta
New York +2 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced enterprise SaaS sales professionals who can navigate technical and business outcomes with a focus on developer-centric industries.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a proven track record in enterprise SaaS sales and technical acumen in identity and security solutions
    — “8+ years success in growing revenue for sophisticated, complex enterprise SaaS products”
  • Individuals who can build relationships with CTOs and influence technical decision-makers in large organizations
    — “Ability to evangelize, educate and create demand within the CTO organization, with a strong track record of pitching and closing to Product, Engineering, and Architecture decision makers”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments with cross-functional teams like presales and partners
    — “Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (xDRs, Partners, Presales, Customer First, etc)”

Things to consider

  • In-person onboarding and travel are mandatory, which may not align with remote-only preferences
    — “Travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment”
  • The role is focused on enterprise sales and may require a high level of persistence and territory management skills
    — “Drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to align technical solutions with business outcomes in your resume and interview responses
    — “Strong technical acumen with proven ability to connect a technical sale to a companies’ business outcomes”
  • Emphasize your experience in building and executing account strategies in enterprise settings
    — “Identify, develop and execute account strategies to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings”
  • Demonstrate your engagement with developer communities and technical decision-makers in your application materials
    — “Deep technical discovery skills that resonate with the developer community”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • driven territory growth
  • cultivated customer relationships
  • secured net new logos
Typical background
8+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise SalesSecurity SalesTechnical SellingAccount ManagementSales Strategy

Preferred

Identity ManagementAI Security

Stack & domain

Enterprise SalesSaas ProductsSecurityIdentity ThreatsApplication DevelopmentTechnical DiscoveryTechnical AcumenSales FrameworksCommunicationPresentationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingIdentitySaas

About the role

Original posting from Okta

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 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. As an Auth0 AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

The Enterprise Auth0 Account Executive Opportunity

The successful Auth0 Account Executive is a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Account Executive who is passionate about security and about driving protection against the biggest identity threats.

As an Auth0 AE, you will be focused on providing value to Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security and Architecture). You will continually drive territory growth through both net new logos as well as through cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers. 

This role requires travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

What you’ll be doing: 

Build a 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 meet and exceed revenue quota targets 

Holistically embrace, access, and utilize partners to identify and open opportunities 

Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (xDRs, Partners, Presales, Customer First, etc) 

Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships

What you’ll bring to the role:

8+ years success in growing revenue for sophisticated, complex enterprise SaaS products

Ability to evangelize, educate and create demand within the CTO organization, with a strong track record of pitching and closing to Product, Engineering, and Architecture decision makers

Deep technical discovery skills that resonate with the developer community 

Strong technical acumen with proven ability to connect a technical sale to a companies’ business outcomes

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)

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The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:$260,000—$358,000 USDBelow 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 location. In addition, Okta 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) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us. 

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:$260,000—$358,000 USDThe Okta Experience

Supporting Your Well-Being 

Driving Social Impact 

Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

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.

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.

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Source: Okta careers

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