Okta - Chicago, IL

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Chicago, IL
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About the position

Okta is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a key member of our sales organization, the SDR will be responsible for researching accounts and contacting prospects through phone and email outreach to set meetings that generate pipeline for our sales team. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our sales goals and requires a dedicated, curious, and motivated individual who is eager to advance their career in sales. The SDR will work closely with Marketing and Account Executives to strategize on prospecting plans and will be assigned a specific territory of accounts to manage. In this position, the SDR will utilize sales engagement tools to research contacts and accounts, conduct discovery conversations with IT Executives, and generate qualified meetings and opportunities for aligned Account Executives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and flexible with change, as they will be expected to consistently achieve quotas by hitting call, email, meeting, and pipeline targets. The SDR will also be responsible for maintaining accurate data in Salesforce.com and will need to demonstrate the ability to navigate different systems and tools while following established processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow and advance their careers in sales, as it provides a solid foundation for future opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize sales engagement tools to research contacts and accounts to strategize with Marketing and Account Executives on prospecting plans.
  • Conduct discovery conversations with IT Executives in targeted accounts.
  • Generate qualified meetings and opportunities for aligned Account Executives by following up on warm (inbound) leads and researched prospects.
  • Utilize active listening skills to uncover customer needs and business problems to effectively communicate how Okta can solve them.
  • Work cross functionally to increase conversion rates and generate quality pipeline.
  • Consistently achieve quota by hitting call, email, meeting, and pipeline targets.
  • Use and maintain Salesforce.com to keep data accurate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 6-12 months of previous business experience
  • Previous experience with sales and prospecting tools a plus: Salesforce, Outreach, Linkedin Sales Navigator
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to navigate different systems and tools and follow process
  • Highly motivated and driven individual who thrives working toward monthly and quarterly quotas
  • A desire to grow and advance a career in sales
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
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