Auth0 Account Executive- New Business

Okta; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave (PTO & parental leave)

Equity where applicable

Job summary

Auth0, part of Okta, is seeking a relentless New Business Account Executive to drive net-new logo growth in a fast-moving SaaS/Cloud environment. You will hunt opportunities, conduct technical discovery with developers and executives, and lead end-to-end deal cycles with strong collaboration across marketing, SDRs, SEs, and partners.

This role emphasizes outbound momentum, executive-level storytelling, and field events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in a SaaS/Cloud B2B sales environment, with a strong, verifiable track record of top-tier performance acquiring net-new logos.
• Exceptional ability to build credibility with technical audiences; comfortable conducting discovery with developers and articulating technical value to Product, Engineering, and CTO executives.
• Advanced proficiency in structured sales methodologies (APEX Sales Methodology).
• Proven pipeline development—effectively converting inbound leads while maintaining outbound prospecting momentum.
• Exceptional executive presence and pitch skills, capable of delivering compelling product demonstrations and value-based business cases to C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• New Business Acquisition: Build and execute a strategic territory plan to generate net-new logo pipeline, combining inbound marketing leads, demand-gen campaigns, and self-sourced outbound prospecting.
• Deep Discovery & Value Alignment: Initiate and lead discovery sessions with key technical and business decision-makers to evaluate core business challenges and map them to platform solutions.
• Full-Cycle Deal Execution: Orchestrate end-to-end sales campaigns—from initial qualification and solution demonstrations through technical evaluations, executive alignment, commercial negotiations, and close.
• Multi-Threaded Stakeholder Management: Identify, target, and gain access to appropriate key leaders in prospective accounts, building and cultivating a robust network of executive decision-makers.
• Ecosystem Acceleration: Partner closely with Marketing, Demand Generation, SDRs, Solutions Engineers, and Channel Partners to systematically uncover, accelerate, and win new logos.
• Pipeline Discipline & Forecasting: Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene, accurately manage deal stages, and forecast quarterly revenue achievements with precision.
• Travel: Travel as necessary to conduct face-to-face prospect meetings, attend regional field events, and participate in team offsites.

Skills

SaaS/Cloud B2B sales

Technical & developer acumen

Sales methodologies (APEX)

Pipeline ownership

Executive presence & demos

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

**Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

**Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company 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.

The Auth0 Sales Team

Auth0 advances the company’s mission to safely connect any person to any technology. As a developer-first, enterprise-grade identity platform, Auth0 secures billions of logins, governance workflows, and critical applications every year for world-class Consumer and SaaS applications—serving as the trusted foundation for digital innovation and seamless customer experiences.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a relentless, highly motivated, and self-driven New Business Account Executive who is passionate about security, developer ecosystem engagement, and hunting new opportunities.

In this role, you will operate in a high-impact position designed to bridge velocity and complex deal execution. You will focus 100% on net-new customer acquisition, penetrating target accounts and driving growth across Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security, and Architecture). Backed by robust marketing, demand-generation, and ecosystem support, you will execute out-of-the-box prospecting strategies to convert qualified pipeline into closed-won business.

**This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our San Francisco or Chicago office during the first week of employment.*

What You’ll Be Doing

• New Business Acquisition: Build and execute a strategic territory plan to generate net-new logo pipeline, combining inbound marketing leads, demand-gen campaigns, and self-sourced outbound prospecting.

• Deep Discovery & Value Alignment: Initiate and lead discovery sessions with key technical and business decision-makers to evaluate core business challenges and map them to platform solutions.

• Full-Cycle Deal Execution: Orchestrate end-to-end sales campaigns—from initial qualification and solution demonstrations through technical evaluations, executive alignment, commercial negotiations, and close.

• Multi-Threaded Stakeholder Management: Identify, target, and gain access to appropriate key leaders in prospective accounts, building and cultivating a robust network of executive decision-makers.

• Ecosystem Acceleration: Partner closely with Marketing, Demand Generation, SDRs, Solutions Engineers, and Channel Partners to systematically uncover, accelerate, and win new logos.

• Pipeline Discipline & Forecasting: Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene, accurately manage deal stages, and forecast quarterly revenue achievements with precision.

• Travel: Travel as necessary to conduct face-to-face prospect meetings, attend regional field events, and participate in team offsites.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Experience: 5+ years of proven success in a SaaS/Cloud B2B sales environment, with a strong, verifiable track record of top-tier performance acquiring net-new logos.

• Technical & Developer Acumen: Exceptional ability to build credibility with technical audiences; comfortable conducting discovery with developers and articulating technical value to Product, Engineering, and CTO executives.

• Sales Methodology: Advanced proficiency in structured sales methodologies (we use APEX Sales Methodology).

• Pipeline Ownership: Proven track record of pipeline development—effectively converting inbound leads while maintaining strong outbound prospecting momentum.

• Communication & Presence: Exceptional executive presence and pitch skills, capable of delivering compelling product demonstrations and value-based business cases to C-suite executives.

• Education & Location: BS/BA degree or equivalent practical experience; located near an office hub or in-region preferred.

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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, the company 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.the company.com/us.

The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$212,000—$318,000 USD

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