Strategic Account Executive

Okta okta.com Open · verified Oct 16, 2026

San Francisco Mid-level Account Executive

At a glance

Mid-level Account Executive role at Okta. San Francisco · $308,000–$424,000 OTE.

On-target earningsStated by Okta

$308,000 – $424,000

On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.

RoleAccount Executive

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSan Francisco

OTE$308,000–$424,000

PostedOct 16, 2026 · today

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build a long-range plan for generating new-logo pipeline across your territory
Create account plans that turn target accounts into qualified opportunities and repeatable bookings
Reach senior decision-makers, grow those relationships, and close negotiated agreements against revenue goals
Use Okta partners and internal teams to uncover opportunities and advance customer sales
Travel as needed to strengthen relationships with prospects and customers

What you bring

At least twelve years of revenue growth selling complex enterprise SaaS products
A record of selling to C-suite leaders and earning support across multiple stakeholders
Substantial experience selling alongside global systems integrators and other partners
Fluency in a sales method such as MEDDICC, Challenger or another listed framework

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced enterprise seller who can address senior executives and grow both new accounts and existing customer relationships. Expect travel as needed, plus in-person onboarding and a trip to the San Francisco headquarters during your first week. The stated San Francisco Bay Area OTE range is $308,000 to $424,000.

From the employer

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.

Strategic Account Team

We have a team of highly experienced sellers who are targeting Okta’s largest customers. This segment represents one of the biggest opportunities for growth at Okta. Each Strategic Account Executive is responsible for maintaining high activity standards; daily prospecting, pipeline growth, prospect qualification, and delivering assigned monthly sales revenue targets.

The Strategic Account Executive Opportunity

The successful Okta Account Executive is a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced Account Executive who is passionate about security and about driving protection against the biggest identity threats.

As an Okta Strategic AE, you will be focused on providing value to C-Suite decision makers on their ability to drive the most secure environment possible for their workforce. You will consistently drive territory growth through driving both net new logos and cultivating and growing existing Okta customers. You will continually drive territory growth through both net new logos as well as through cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Auth0 customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Establish a vision and plan to guide your long-term approach to net new logo pipeline generation
Consistently deliver revenue targets to support YoY territory growth
Identify, develop and execute account strategies to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings
Identify, target and gain access to appropriate leaders in prospect accounts, building and cultivating your network of decision makers
Scope, negotiate and close agreements to consistently meet and exceed revenue quota targets
Holistically embrace, access, and utilize Okta partners to identify and open new, uncharted opportunities
Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (xDRs, Partners, Presales, Customer First, etc)
Adopt a strong value based sales approach, always looking to bring a compelling point of view to each customer
Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships

What you’ll bring to the role:

12 + years success in growing revenue for sophisticated, complex enterprise SaaS products
Ability to evangelize, educate and create demand with C-level decision makers
Ability to navigate complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders from both the customer base and within the internal ecosystem
Proven success selling into C-suite and building partnership and buy-in with multiple stakeholders
Significant experience selling in partnership with GSI’s & the wider partner ecosystem
Excellent communication and presentation skills with audiences of all levels and all technical aptitudes
Confident and self driven with the humility required to successfully work in teams
Expertise using a Sales Framework such as MEDDICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC)
This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to our San Francisco, CA HQ office during the first week of employment

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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, 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:$308,000—$424,000 USD

The Okta Experience

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.

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