Get to know OktaOkta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Auth0 Sales Team

Auth0 support Okta’s vision of freeing anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of log-ins every year for Consumer and SaaS applications. As an Auth0 AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

TheAuth0 Area Vice President Opportunity

The Auth0 Area Vice President will define market tactics to achieve annual business goals, establishing and leading a cross-functional team of experienced sales leaders and account executives to build a productive and sustainable sales pipeline across a complex territory. This role involves transforming and integrating GTM functions, evolving an already world-class field operation, and driving significant annual revenue growth.

This individual must bring a measurable track record of building and managing large, high-performing sales organizations. They will oversee ASDs and AEs, focusing on delivering value to Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security, and Architecture) while spearheading the expansion of a global market leader by leveraging existing customer references, partner networks, and alliances. Revenue growth will be driven through both net new logo acquisition and cross-selling/up-selling Auth0 to the existing customer base.

The Area Vice President will also develop and execute an effective go-to-market plan aligned with Auth0’s overall strategy, serve as the regional spokesperson, and act as the executive sponsor for key customer and partner relationships. As an inspiring leader, they will recruit and retain exceptional sales talent, guide the team in achieving key metrics, and actively work alongside them to exceed regional targets.

This position offers an entrepreneurial and driven sales leader the unique opportunity to spearhead the expansion of a global market leader, leveraging existing resources and relationships to deliver measurable growth.

What you’ll be doing 

• Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Auth0 Sales Leadership team
• Build a results driven culture through leading by example, setting expectations, providing coaching and mentorship and holding teams accountable
• Consistently deliver and overachieve against targets, holding your leadership team accountable for operationally sound delivery and results
• Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned regions and hold each team member accountable for doing the same
• Establish and manage data and supporting metrics (pipeline coverage, forecasting, ASP, etc.)
• Effectively develop, design, build, and execute all aspects of the (Segment) business plan to predictably and consistently generate quarterly results while holding a long-term perspective of overall results 
• Put into place sales structure, processes, and strategic resource plans that will capture key opportunities in target markets, 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 
• Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 10+ years’ experience building and running sales teams in a SaaS environment
• Deep understanding of and technical aptitude towards SaaS / Cloud Go-To-Market selling motion
• 3+ years’ experience as a second line sales leader
• Strong technical aptitude with proven success selling into C-suite and building partnership and buy-in with multiple stakeholders
• 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
• Ability to navigate the internal selling ecosystem in order to nurture, close, grow and retain customers
• History of consistently meeting/exceeding targets and objectives personally and as a leader
• Proven ability to hire and retain a high performing sales team with humility and confidence
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build strong business partnerships at all levels
• Expertise using a Sales Framework such as MEDDICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC)

#LI- Remote

Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us. 

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$408,000—$612,000 USD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

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