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Auth0 Account Executive- New Business

Join Okta as a New Business Account Executive to drive net-new customer acquisition in a high-impact sales role.

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation
$212k–$318k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 3 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 hour ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago

What you'll build

  • Build and execute a strategic territory plan
  • Initiate and lead discovery sessions
  • Orchestrate end-to-end sales campaigns
  • Identify and target key leaders in prospective accounts
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline hygiene

Must have

  • 5+ years of proven success in a SaaS/Cloud B2B sales environment
  • Exceptional ability to build credibility with technical audiences
  • Advanced proficiency in structured sales methodologies
  • Proven track record of pipeline development
  • Exceptional executive presence and pitch skills

Practical constraints

  • In-person onboarding and travel to San Francisco or Chicago office during the first week of employment

AI in the day-to-day

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Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Leave Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The New Business Account Executive at Okta focuses on acquiring new customers by developing strategic territory plans and executing full-cycle sales campaigns. This role requires a strong background in SaaS or cloud B2B sales, with an emphasis on engaging technical audiences and managing complex deals. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of proven success in sales, particularly in environments that demand technical acumen and effective communication with C-suite executives. The position is part of a collaborative team that leverages marketing and ecosystem support to drive growth.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Okta's careers page October 17, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Okta: Washington DC, United States, San Francisco, California, United States.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
  • Starts above 74% of 1017 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States we track (median $150,000 across 196 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Auth0 Account Executive- New Business role remote?
It's hybrid — Okta expects some on-site time in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What's the salary range?
Okta lists $212,000–$318,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Auth0 Account Executive- New Business role.
Where is the role based?
Okta is hiring for this position in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
Okta targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Auth0 Account Executive- New Business role at Okta.

From the original posting

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

The Auth0 Sales Team

Auth0 advances Okta’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 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: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

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:
$212,000—$318,000 USD

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