Federal Sales Manager, DOD Programs

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The Federal Sales Team

We are seeking a passionate, results oriented, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on Federal accounts.  Our Federal Sales Manager's are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth. 

The Federal Sales Manager, DOD Programs Opportunity

Reporting to the Area Sales Director, this Senior level role will drive the sales process for Federal customers. Our Federal Sales Manager, (FSM) will lead the sales process within an assigned territory for the Department of Defense.The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. Our FED RSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.

What you’ll be doing 

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue targets
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional plan
• Accelerate customer adoption
• Continually Build and Grow a robust sales pipeline
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Lead contract negotiations
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
• Ensure customer happiness and success
• Moderate travel as needed

What you’ll bring to the role

• 10+ years of quota exceeding Sales experience working for a technology vendor selling Enterprise solutions
• Experience selling B2B SaaS software solutions
• 5+ years of Federal Sales experience focused on DoD
• A track record of developing a greenfield territory, adding net new logos in an Enterprise software role
• Effective territory development mentality
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Extensive customer network

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! 

• Cloud First 
• Security

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-CM

Additional requirements:

• This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data.  As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.

What you’ll be doing 

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and yearly revenue targets
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional plan
• Accelerate customer adoption
• Continually Build and Grow a robust sales pipeline
• Work with partners to extend reach & drive adoption
• Lead contract negotiations
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts
• Ensure customer happiness and success
• Moderate travel as needed

What you’ll bring to the role

• 10+ years of quota exceeding Sales experience working for a technology vendor selling Enterprise solutions
• Experience selling B2B SaaS software solutions
• 5+ years of Federal Sales experience focused on DoD
• A track record of developing a greenfield territory, adding net new logos in an Enterprise software role
• Effective territory development mentality
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Extensive customer network

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following! 

• Cloud First 
• Security

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-CM

Additional requirements:

• This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data.  As a condition of employment for this position, the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.

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

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta 

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