Area Sales Director Auth0

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. The Auth0 Sales Team Auth0 supports Okta’s vision of freeing anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of log-ins every year for Consumer and SaaS applications. The UK/I Sales Director Opportunity The successful Auth0 Area Sales Director will manage a team of Account Executives focused on providing value to Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security and Architecture and spearhead the expansion of a global market leader leveraging existing customer references, partner base, and alliance relationships. This leader will drive revenue growth through the both net new logo acquisition as well as by cross-selling and up-selling Auth0 to our current customer base. What you’ll be doing Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Auth0 Account Executive sales team Build a results driven culture through leading by example, setting expectations, providing coaching and mentorship and holding teams accountable Consistently deliver and overachieve against targets, holding the AE team accountable for operationally sound delivery and results Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned regions and hold each team member accountable for doing the same Establish and manage data and supporting metrics (pipeline coverage, forecasting, ASP, etc.) Effectively develop, design, build, and execute all aspects of theBenelux business plan to predictably and consistently generate quarterly results while holding a long-term perspective of overall results Put into place sales structure, processes, and strategic resource plans that will capture key opportunities in target markets, accounts prospects, partners or industry verticals throughout the Region Own the pipeline generation strategy and with internal stakeholders to execute against the strategy Maintain market intelligence and develop strategies to maintain Okta’s leadership position Exhibit a growth mindset with the ability to outline the long term vision and strategy Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships What you’ll bring to the role: Experience building and running sales teams in a SaaS environment Deep understanding of and technical aptitude towards SaaS / Cloud Go-To-Market selling motion Strong technical aptitude with proven success selling into C-suite and building partnership and buy-in with multiple stakeholders Relevant software industry experience in any of the following: IT systems, cloud enterprise or infrastructure management, application development and management, security, business applications and/or analytics Ability to navigate the internal selling ecosystem in order to nurture, close, grow and retain customers History of consistently meeting/exceeding targets and objectives personally and as a leader Proven ability to hire and retain a high performing sales team with humility and confidence Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build strong business partnerships at all levels Expertise using a Sales Framework such as MEDDPICC, Challenger or Sandler (we use MEDDPICC + Command of the Message) AI Change Champions #LI-LW1 #Hybrid #P23778_3408147 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 w ... (truncated, view full listing at source)