Business Development Representative, West

Doist; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 64,798 - 79,197; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Okta in San Francisco is seeking a results-driven Sales Development Representative for our onsite program, focusing on inbound/outbound outreach, discovery calls, and scheduling qualified meetings for Account Executives.

You will use Salesforce and Outreach to manage your pipeline, hit quotas, and collaborate with a fast-paced team to help customers deploy identity solutions that secure data and enable digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage inbound leads and qualify interest in Okta's products.
• Generate high-quality meetings and pipeline via phone, email, and social.
• Conduct discovery calls to uncover business problems and tee up Account Executives.

Skills

Strong communication

Lead qualification

Time management

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Job 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.

San Francisco, CA - Onsite 4 Days/Week (Mon-Thurs) Relocation required if not local - no relocation assistance provided

The Team At Okta, we're building the world's identity platform - one that empowers people, protects data, and fuels digital innovation. Our customers (think: JetBlue, T-Mobile, Sonos, Zoom) trust us to help them stay secure, seamless, and scalable in a world where everything and everyone is connected. And behind the tech? People like you - curious, motivated, collaborative learners who want to do meaningful work alongside great teammates.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engage inbound leads and qualify interest in Okta's products — you'll be the first human touchpoint for many of our future customers
• Generate high-quality meetings and pipeline by creating thoughtful, relevant outreach via phone, email, and social
• Conduct discovery calls to uncover real business problems — and tee up Account Executives to solve them
• Use tools like Salesforce and Outreach to manage your book of business and stay organized
• Hit your KPIs and quota — and have fun doing it, with team competitions, shout-outs, and mentorship

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
• A strong communicator, written and verbal — you know how to connect
• Comfortable juggling priorities and managing your time in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated — you don't wait to be told what to do, you figure it out (and ask questions when you're stuck)
• Coachable — you're open to feedback and excited to get better, every day
• Curious — you love to learn, explore, and ask "why?"
• Collaborative — you believe that success is a team sport, and you're all in

A Few Logistics

• This role is onsite in our San Francisco office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs)
• You're not already local, you'll need to relocate within an agreed-upon timeframe — note that Okta does not provide relocation assistance
• You'll attend in-person onboarding in either San Francisco or Chicago to kick off your journey
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, let us know here

Why Okta?

You could sell anything — so why not sell something that truly matters? At Okta, we help people and businesses access the technology they need safely and easily. And behind our mission is a culture of trust, growth, and belonging. We invest in our people with real support, meaningful work, and the freedom to take ownership of your career from day one. Join us, and you won't just be starting a job — you'll be joining a company that's defining what's next in identity, and building a safer digital world for everyone. Learn more about Okta's Sales Development Program here #LI-onsite

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 OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $71,997.71 - $71,997.71 USD

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.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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