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Account Executive Large Enterprise Public Sector

Okta · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
£184K–£253K
Posted
2mo ago

Still open · checked 13 min agoon Okta's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
OTE is listed. Ask what the base is.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 76 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 10 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Red flags

None spotted.

Green flags

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Explains the attainment number

  3. 3.

    What's the base, and how is the rest paid out?

    No base listed

  4. 4.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Sell Auth0's identity platform to large UK public sector organisations, targeting developers, engineering, and security leaders. Hunt new logos and expand existing accounts, generating most top-of-funnel pipeline yourself.

Strategic · Mixed · Outbound

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

£184K–£253K OTE

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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 Consumers and SaaS applications. This team in the UKI is growing exponentially with net new growth headcount being released to support the demand in the market. The Auth0 Enterprise Account Executive Opportunity As an Auth0 Enterprise Account Executive, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint and driving significant revenue growth in the Public Sector. You'll be instrumental in demonstrating the profound value of our platform to Application Development teams, including Engineering, Product, Security, and Architecture leaders. This isn't just about closing deals; it's about building lasting partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and nurturing existing customer relationships to ensure their continued success and expansion with Auth0. What You'll Do: - Drive New Business Growth: Proactively generate and nurture top-of-funnel activity to create a robust pipeline of new customer opportunities. - Master the Sales Cycle: Execute every sales engagement with precision, leveraging a methodical and controlled sales approach to navigate complex deals. - Strategic Territory Management: Develop and execute comprehensive territory plans, demonstrating strong operational excellence and delivering accurate forecasts. - Engage Technical Audiences: Employ a sophisticated "bottom-up, top-down" strategy to effectively target and engage Developers, Engineering Leaders and other technical stakeholders. - Achieve and Exceed Targets: Skilfully scope, negotiate, and close agreements, consistently meeting and exceeding your revenue quota. - Cultivate Internal Partnerships: Build and foster strong, collaborative relationships within your Okta ecosystem, including SDRs, Pre-Sales, and Customer Success teams, to ensure seamless customer experiences. - Deliver Value-Driven Insights: Adopt a compelling, value-based sales approach, consistently bringing a unique and insightful point of view to every customer interaction. - Connect In-Person: Travel as needed to meet with customers, building stronger relationships and understanding their unique needs firsthand. What you’ll bring: - Proven Enterprise SaaS Sales Success: Demonstrable track record of successfully selling complex enterprise SaaS products to large organisations. - Technical Sales Acumen: Significant experience and comfort selling to highly technical customer profiles. - Executive Engagement: Ability to educate and create demand with C-level decision-makers, effectively articulating the business value of Auth0. - Hunter Mentality: Strong experience and a clear passion for acquiring and then expanding new logo accounts. - Complex Deal Navigation: Proven ability to navigate intricate sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders, both within the customer organisation and your internal ecosystem. - Technical Curiosity: A strong technical aptitude and an insatiable curiosity to continuously learn and understand new technologies. - Sales Framework Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in utilising a structured sales framework such as MEDDPICC, Challenger, or Sandler. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LW1 P23763_3506222 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/gbr. The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the United Kingdom is between: £184,000-£253,000 GBP The 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.
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