Sales Development Manager (Inbound)

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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.This opportunity will require working onsite Monday-Thursday in our San Francisco, CA officeWe’re looking for a candidate that is eager to demonstrate their ability to manage, coach, mentor, and motivate a team of driven Business Development Representatives. You should bring a proven track record of success in achieving lead generation targets and previous experience motivating teams. Okta’s Demand Generation team holds position at the top of the funnel for the global sales org and is the talent pipeline that feeds our Account Executives. You will align outbound lead generation goals, strategy, and tactics to our go-to-market initiatives in the marketing organization and collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and enablement groups to maximize pipeline creation. Core ResponsibilitiesHire, onboard, and develop new Business Development RepresentativesSet and define the Business Development strategyMaintain a strong focus on outcomes and impactDevelop your team’s skills for prospecting, qualifying, and Opportunity creationProvide regular coaching, feedback, and professional developmentClosely monitor metrics with the aim to increase productivityWork closely with sales managers and account executives to ensure proper alignment on account coverage, target personas, opportunity quality and SDR to AE hand-offArticulate the business value of Okta, and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Okta platform, our competitors, and industry trendsRequirements/QualificationsOkta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies are part of the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of our company’s actions. They also align strongly to our cultural cornerstones, our Okta values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, and maintain transparency. It’s our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies:Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.Minimum 1+ years directly managing a team of SDR/BDR’s (startup/growth-stage experience highly preferred)Strong executive presence and the ability to maintain confidentiality and business ethicsExcellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skillsExpert in using Salesforce.com and other sales tools/products to drive productivityProven ability to effectively hire and train new BDRsEffective presentation and listening skillsComfort working in fast-paced environments and ability to work through unknownsOkta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-OnSiteP5411The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:$140,000—$192,500 USDBelow is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. 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: . The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:$140,000—$192,500 USDThe Okta ExperienceSupporting Your Well-BeingDriving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + CommunityWe 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.Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.