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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.
Are you ready to redefine the future of digital identity in the AI era?
Okta’s UKI Strategic Account Executive Sales Team is hiring!
Our Strategic Account Executives (SAE) are the visionary leaders who orchestrate and drive sales engagements for our most critical and prestigious UKI customers.
In an era where Artificial Intelligence is transforming how enterprises operate, identity has become the new security perimeter. As an SAE, you won't just be selling software—you will act as a trusted, long-term advisor helping the C-suite safely navigate the AI revolution. You will build first-class Account Plans that map directly to your customers' overarching business strategies, digital transformation initiatives, and AI adoption plans. By championing value-based selling, you will translate complex technical capabilities into undeniable business outcomes, showing how secure identity is the ultimate enabler of modern enterprise innovation and ROI.
You will collaboratively plan and orchestrate the execution of aligned account strategies, ensuring robust opportunity generation, deep relationship alignment, and flawless account governance.
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
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.
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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.
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