Manager, Sales Development, Strategic
Okta
CA$140,000 - CA$210,000 / year
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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.
We are looking for a driven sales development leader who is passionate about people and pipeline.
Sales Development at Okta is a specialized team focused on the Top of the Funnel built to generate repeatable quality pipeline. We are a team of trustworthy, high performing, productive, and motivated individuals, where the work is meaningful and achievements are recognized. We operate in a fast paced, innovative environment in hyper growth mode.
In this highly visible role, you will lead a team of sales development representatives who are responsible for both inbound lead processing as well as cold outbound outreach. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Demand Generation, Recruiting, HR, Sales Enablement and Operations teams to develop our people while achieving amazing results.
We believe in hiring outstanding professionals and give them the autonomy to run their own business. We invest in our people by providing them training, professional development and access to the best tools and technology in the industry. We value innovation and welcome new ideas.
What you’ll do:
- Work onsite 4 days per week Monday- Thursday
- Develop your team’s quarterly plan to meet/exceed pipeline targets
- Hire and onboard new Sales Development Representatives, who are often professionals earlier in their career
- Develop your team’s skills for outbound prospecting, qualifying, and Opportunity creation
- Provide your team with regular coaching, feedback, and professional development
- Closely monitor metrics and KPIs with the aim to increase productivity
- Work closely with Sales Managers and Account Executives to ensure proper alignment on account coverage, target personas, opportunity quality and SDR to AE hand-off
- Articulate the business value of Okta, and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Okta platform, our competitors, and industry trends
- Manage quota achievements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
What you’ll bring:
- 2+ years in sales or sales development or 1+ years leading a team
- Effective presentation and listening skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make data driven decisions
- Expertise in using Salesforce.com (other sales development tools/methodologies is a plus)
- Proven ability to effectively hire and train new people
- Comfort working in fast-paced environments and ability to operate with some level of ambiguity
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience prospecting or selling into Strategic accounts
- Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
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Benefits
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- stock options
- parental leave
- professional development
About this role
At Okta, you'd lead a sales development team focused on building pipeline at the top of the funnel—managing both inbound lead processing and cold outbound prospecting. This is a visible role in a fast-growing organization where you'll hire and develop sales development representatives, often earlier in their careers, while working closely with sales managers, account executives, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality handoffs and account alignment. You'll own quarterly pipeline targets, monitor KPIs to drive productivity, and maintain deep knowledge of Okta's platform and competitive landscape.
The role requires at least two years in sales or sales development, or one year leading a team. You'll need strong analytical skills, Salesforce expertise, and proven ability to hire and train effectively. The position values communication, interpersonal skills, and comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Experience prospecting into strategic accounts is a bonus. Okta emphasizes leadership competencies around team building, talent development, driving results, and strategic thinking, and expects managers to embody the company's values of customer focus, innovation, and integrity.
This is a four-day-per-week onsite role in San Francisco with an OTE range of $140,000 to $210,000, plus equity and standard benefits. The company invests in professional development and provides access to industry-leading tools and technology.
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