Federal Sales Manager, Civilian

About the Position

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 Federal accounts. Our Federal Account Executives 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.

The Federal Account Executive Opportunity

Reporting to the Area Sales Director, this role will drive the sales process for Federal customers. Our Federal AE will lead the sales process within an assigned territory. The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FED AE'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.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue targets
• Continually build and grow a robust sales pipeline within the Civilian Agencies
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Lead contract negotiations
• Ensure customer happiness and success
• Moderate travel as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of FED sales and account management experience in a SaaS/Cloud B2B environment with a focus on Civilian
• ISV or Channel experience strongly preferred
• IT/Security sales experience strongly preferred
• Education - BS/BA or Equivalent related professional experience

Nice to Have

• Cloud First
• Security

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.

We Offer

• Annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $288,000-$432,000 USD
• Equity (where applicable)
• 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.

About the Company

Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.

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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U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information

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