Join Okta as an Area Sales Director, Enterprise to lead the development and business results of a team of quota-carrying Account Executives in the Northeast region. The role requires a strong leader with experience in building and running Enterprise sales teams in the software industry.
Requirements
- Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Enterprise Account Executive sales team.
- Create an open, inclusive team-oriented environment, building a results-driven culture of accountability and transparency.
- Lead by example, set expectations, follow through effectively and provide coaching and mentorship as needed and ensure that managers do the same for their team.
- Be accountable for consistently delivering and overachieving against targets – ensuring Okta’s goals, and objectives are achieved consistently and sustainably.
- Analyze data and dynamics to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities
- Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned regions; establish and manage data and supporting metrics (pipeline coverage, ASP, etc.)
- Effectively develop, design, build, and execute all aspects of the Enterprise Business plan to predictably and consistently generate short-term results while holding a long-term perspective of overall results.
- Put into place sales force structure, process strategies, and strategic resource plans that will capture key opportunities in target markets, Enterprise accounts/prospects, partners or industry verticals throughout the Region.
- Own the pipeline generation strategy and with internal stakeholders to execute against the strategy.
- Maintain market intelligence and develop strategies to maintain Okta’s leadership position.
- Exhibit a growth mindset with the ability to outline the long term vision and strategy.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
