Public Sector Account Executive

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 Okta Sales Team

Okta has a vision to free anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of Workforce log-ins every year. As an Okta AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Okta Platform customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Public Sector Sales Account Executive Opportunity - UK/I Focus

As an Okta Public Sector Account Executive, you will go to market as an expert on our Workforce Identity Cloud offering, helping public sector organisations improve productivity and strengthen security against the biggest identity threats. You will be focused on providing value to C-Suite and senior public sector decision makers on their ability to drive the most secure environment possible for their workforce. You will consistently drive territory growth through driving both net new logos and cultivating and growing existing Okta customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish a vision and plan to guide your long-term approach to net new logo pipeline generation and territory strategy across assigned UK Public Sector accounts
• Build thorough account plans detailing customer strategy, financials, pains, workforce security objectives and key stakeholders
• Consistently deliver revenue targets to support YoY territory growth
• 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
• Identify, develop and execute account strategies to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings
• Scope, negotiate and close agreements to consistently meet and exceed revenue quota targets
• Leverage upsell and cross sell opportunities within your install base accounts to grow the success of your customers and Okta
• Adopt a strong value based sales approach, always looking to bring a compelling point of view to each customer
• Leverage our Business Value tea