Okta - Washington, DC

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Washington, DC
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About the position

Okta is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join our team in Washington, DC. As The World's Identity Company, we empower individuals to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds provide secure access, authentication, and automation, transforming how people navigate the digital landscape. We are looking for dedicated, curious, and motivated individuals who are eager to advance their careers in sales. 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 organization. This role requires the SDR to work out of the Washington DC office, and candidates may need to relocate within a specific timeframe agreed upon with the manager and recruiting team. Please note that Okta will not provide relocation assistance. In this position, the SDR will be assigned a territory of accounts and will strategize on how to set meetings within these accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They should be flexible with change, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and eager to learn and grow. The SDR will utilize sales engagement tools to research contacts and accounts, conduct discovery conversations with IT Executives, and generate qualified meetings for aligned Account Executives. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to consistently achieve quotas related to calls, emails, meetings, and pipeline generation.

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
  • 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

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience with sales and prospecting tools a plus: Salesforce, Outreach, Linkedin Sales Navigator

Benefits

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