On-site
SaaS
greenhouse
About this role
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 advances Okta’s mission to safely connect any person to any technology. As a developer-first, enterprise-grade identity platform, Auth0 secures billions of logins, governance workflows, and critical applications every year for world-class Consumer and SaaS applications—serving as the trusted foundation for digital innovation and seamless customer experiences.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a relentless, highly motivated, and self-driven New Business Account Executive who is passionate about security, developer ecosystem engagement, and hunting new opportunities.
In this role, you will operate in a high-impact position designed to bridge velocity and complex deal execution. You will focus 100% on net-new customer acquisition, penetrating target accounts and driving growth across Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security, and Architecture). Backed by robust marketing, demand-generation, and ecosystem support, you will execute out-of-the-box prospecting strategies to convert qualified pipeline into clos
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Outbound-Heavy
Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Walk me through your discovery process.
Template questionHow do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?
Template questionTell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.
Template questionHow do you build business cases for stakeholders?
Template questionDescribe a deal you lost and what you learned.
Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.
The US market offers the highest OTE potential globally for sales professionals, with a highly competitive talent landscape.
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