Federal Sales Manager

Okta
Washington, DC

Who this role is best for

Geared toward federal DOW sales professionals comfortable with complex contract negotiations and account development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 12+ years in federal DOW technology sales and a proven ability to manage complex contracts
    — “12+ year proven experience selling technology, preferably in the federal DOW space”
  • Individuals who can build long-term client relationships and demonstrate strategic thinking in account development
    — “Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts, actively identifying opportunities for customer development and revenue growth”
  • Professionals who can represent Okta effectively in high-stakes federal environments with a clear understanding of its mission
    — “represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients”

Things to consider

  • Must be a U.S. Person and able to access federal environments, which may involve security clearances or background checks
    — “This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data”
  • Onboarding is in-person in San Francisco or Chicago, which may require travel for candidates based in DC
    — “travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in federal DOW account development and complex contract negotiations in your resume and interview responses
    — “Successfully lead complex contract negotiations”
  • Emphasize your ability to build and grow a robust sales pipeline through proactive outreach and engagement
    — “Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline via outbound account visits and proactive interactions to obtain new business”
  • Showcase your deep understanding of Okta’s vision and how you can align it with federal client needs during interviews
    — “Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to demonstrate a connection to Okta’s vision and values”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • driving revenue growth
  • closing new logos
  • managing and expanding a book of install base customers
  • developing long-term strategic relationships
Typical background
12+ years of proven experience selling technology in federal DOW space

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesFederal SalesComplex SalesNegotiationCustomer Relationship Management

Preferred

Federal DOW Space Sales

Stack & domain

SalesComplex Contract NegotiationsTerritory DevelopmentCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipFederal SalesDefense Industrial Base

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 Federal Sales Team

We are seeking a passionate, results-oriented sales professional to drive revenue growth, calling on accounts in the DOW vertical. Our Federal Sales Managers are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth. 

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.

The Federal Sales Manager, Opportunity

Reporting to the Federal Sales Director –  this role will drive the sales process for our DOW customers. The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.

 What you’ll be doing

Develop new and existing federal accounts within the DOW agencies and across your territory, meeting or exceeding quarterly and yearly revenue targets

Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline via outbound account visits and proactive interactions to obtain new business

Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts, actively identifying opportunities for customer development and revenue growth

Work closely with internal and external partners to extend reach and drive adoption

Successfully lead complex contract negotiations

Moderate travel as needed, specifically to the DC area

What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for

12+ year proven experience selling technology, preferably in the federal DOW space 

Proven track record of delivering sales of complex services and solutions in a competitive environment with the ability to close sales through effective sales and negotiation methods

Effective territory development mentality

Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to demonstrate a connection to Okta’s vision and values

Commitment to work collaboratively & cross functionally across the Okta and Defense Industrial Base ecosystems

Extensive customer and Defense Industrial Base network

BS/BA degree strongly preferred or applicable experience

Additional requirements:

This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data.  As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.

Below 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:$288,000—$396,000 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.

Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

Source: Okta careers

Similar roles