[Remote] Area Sales Director, Strategic

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Okta is a company focused on securing identities in the digital era. The Area Sales Director, Strategic Sales is responsible for leading a team of Account Executives to drive business results and growth within their region.


Responsibilities

  • Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Strategic Account Executive sales team
  • Lead a team of Okta's Strategic Account Executives, managing our largest customers
  • 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

Skills

  • 15+ years' experience building and running Strategic sales teams in the software industry
  • 7+ years' experience as a front line sales leader
  • Deep understanding of SaaS / Cloud Go-To-Market and the required roles for effective customer engagement
  • Relevant software industry experience in any of the following: IT systems, cloud enterprise or infrastructure management, application development and management, security, business applications and/or analytics
  • History of consistently meeting/exceeding targets and objectives personally and as a leader
  • Excellent leadership and influencing skills; ability to build strong business partnerships both outside, and within the organization
  • Mastery of consultative/solution selling methodologies like MEDDPICC, Challenger, Solution Selling, and Sandler
  • Technical aptitude and are experienced selling into CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CTOs and Lines of Business

Benefits

  • Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Driving Social Impact
  • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

Company Overview

  • Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.okta.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Okta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 55 in 2026, 117 in 2025, 133 in 2024, 108 in 2023, 201 in 2022, 142 in 2021, 120 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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