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Corporate New Business Account Executive

Okta · San Francisco, CA

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
$158K–$226K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
6d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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What Okta sells

One trusted gatekeeper for people and AI agents

Every app a company uses needs to check who is allowed in, and keeping track of all those checks is hard. Okta is a trusted, neutral system that handles them, so people can safely use any app on any device. It also helps companies let AI agents in safely, without letting the wrong ones through.

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The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

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 5 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 24 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 percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

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

    OTE without a base doesn't tell you what you can count on.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Sell Okta's identity and access management software to net-new mid-market customers (300-1,249 employees). Self-source pipeline via calls, InMails, and events, plus leads from marketing and SDRs.

Mid-Market · New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Company size:
Mid-Market

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

$158K–$226K 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 Corporate New Business Account Executive Opportunity As a New Business Account Executive focused on new customer acquisition (300-1,249 employees), you will play a crucial role in expanding Okta’s market presence and driving growth. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential clients, effectively communicating the value of our identity and access management software solutions, and closing new business deals What you’ll be doing: - Engage with leads shared by marketing to understand new customer demands, and work with solution engineers to design relevant solutions - Proactively drive your own top of funnel activity through Calls, Inmails, events, networking and other creative avenues always ensuring you have enough pipeline to hit your number. - Generate self-sourced opportunities as well as partnering with Marketing,SDRs and Partners to win new logos. - Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to achieve and exceed sales targets - Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential customers - Develop and execute against an assigned quota and territory plan focusing purely on bringing in new customers - Facilitate customer onboarding to new products sold and process sales orders - Maintain new customer relationships until account is handed over to Customer Account Executive Team - Maintain database of potential customers/opportunities to pursue - Reporting on sales achievement and forecasts What you’ll bring to the role: - 2 years experience selling to net new customers in a SaaS/Cloud B2B environment - Proven track record acquiring new customers, including prospecting and identifying opportunities for growth (new logo focus) - Experience using a sales framework such as MEDDICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC) - An understanding of selling in partnership with the channel ecosystem. - Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively within the GTM ecosystem, including but not limited to: AEs, xDRs, SEs, RMs, CSMs, Partners - Prior experience managing a territory based quota - Confident presentation skills with the ability to run demos to C-level executives (decision makers) - Strong verbal and written communications skills - Travel to customer sites at least once per month - Other travel as needed for company events and team offsites Preferred experience in any of the following: - 3+ years demonstrated success selling to mid-sized and/or enterprise customers - IT/Security sales experience - Located near an Okta office hub or in region - BS/BA degree LI-Hybrid P26181_3585108 Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. 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 OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $158,000-$226,000 USD 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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