Job Description
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. Okta’s Sales Development Representatives are high energy professionals that drive the demand, awareness, and interest for our market-leading cloud Security solutions. You will partner and collaborate closely with members of our Account Executive and Marketing teams to generate qualified sales leads, set meetings, and yield new deal opportunities. We're looking for professionals with strong organizational and follow up skills who work well in a team What you'll do: Uncover and approach prospects to generate new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline Help create and prioritize strategic target account lists within a defined territory Research and build new and existing accounts (i.e.: adding contacts, emails, strategic calling) Conduct high-level conversations with Senior Executives in prospect accounts Evangelize Okta and the On-Demand mode Achieve monthly quotas of qualified opportunities and closed business Who you are: Previous prospecting experience Experience in working to sales targets, KPIs or under time pressure would be a plus Salesforce.com experience Excellent written/verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Highly motivated, driven and self-starting
