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.
About the Role
At Okta, we believe in choosing the path of high ambition, long-term impact, and constant innovation over the status quo. As an Enterprise Account Executive, you will take full ownership of driving growth across your territory by acquiring net-new logos, expanding existing enterprise relationships, and partnering with key regional influencers.
Supported by Okta's ecosystem, you will execute high-impact sales strategies to build pipeline, accelerate deal cycles, and deliver predictable ARR growth. This is an opportunity to lead complex, six-figure enterprise sales from initial engagement through contract execution, positioning Okta as a strategic identity partner.
What You’ll Do
- Drive Ambitious Growth: Consistently deliver against ARR targets to support 40%+ YOY growth by executing a long-term strategy for net-new logo generation.
- Land & Expand: Identify ideal client profiles, uncover new opportunities, and deepen Okta's footprint across enterprise organizations using a Land, Adopt, Expand, and Deepen model.
- Orches
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
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 questionThis Account Executive position at Okta involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.
SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
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