[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Okta logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/d54f5eb5-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/okta.md)Remote opportunity at[Okta](https://jobicy.com/company/okta.md) # Area Sales Director, Strategic Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/okta.md)Share15 Aug 2026Published32Listing views1Application actions14 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryOkta is seeking a senior strategic sales leader to develop and lead a team of quota-carrying Strategic Account Executives serving its largest customers. The role owns sales productivity, hiring, coaching, pipeline generation, forecasting, territory strategy, and achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets. Candidates need extensive enterprise software and SaaS sales leadership experience, strong consultative-selling expertise, and credibility with executive buyers. The position is remote-oriented, with first-week in-person onboarding travel to either San Francisco or Chicago, and is listed for Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior, high-impact sales leadership role requiring 15+ years of software sales experience and a demonstrated record of leading strategic enterprise teams. Success depends on driving predictable revenue, coaching experienced sellers, managing executive stakeholders, and operating effectively in a demanding quota environment. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$446,500US market range$300k–$550k0$605k AI insightThe posting explicitly discloses an annual base salary range of $376,000 to $517,000 USD for candidates located in California (excluding the San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington. The midpoint of the disclosed base-salary range is $446,500 annually. For a US strategic enterprise SaaS sales director, a competitive market base-salary range is approximately $300,000 to $550,000 USD annually, excluding bonus, commission, equity, and benefits; the disclosed range is at the upper end of this market. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Strategic Sales Leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic%20Sales%20Leadership.md)[Enterprise SaaS Sales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Enterprise%20SaaS%20Sales.md)[Sales Team Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Sales%20Team%20Management.md)[Revenue Forecasting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Revenue%20Forecasting.md)[Pipeline Strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Pipeline%20Strategy.md)[Account Executive Coaching](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Account%20Executive%20Coaching.md)[MEDDPICC](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=MEDDPICC.md)[Consultative Selling](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Consultative%20Selling.md)[Executive Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Executive%20Stakeholder%20Management.md)[Go-to-Market Strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Go-to-Market%20Strategy.md) Cover letter sampleDear Hiring Team, I am excited to apply for the Area Sales Director, Strategic role at Okta. My background leading enterprise SaaS sales organizations, developing high-performing quota-carrying teams, and building disciplined pipeline and forecast processes aligns closely with this opportunity. I bring a consultative leadership style focused on coaching, accountability, and trusted executive relationships across complex strategic accounts. I would welcome the opportunity to help Okta expand its leadership in identity security while developing an inclusive, high-achieving sales organization. Thank you for your consideration. Copy Sample interview questionsHow would you build a predictable growth plan for a strategic enterprise territory?I begin by segmenting the territory by account potential, installed base, whitespace, buying triggers, and likelihood of near-term conversion. I set clear account plans and pipeline coverage expectations, inspect leading indicators weekly, and use targeted executive sponsorship and partner strategies to advance the highest-value opportunities. How do you improve the productivity of experienced strategic account executives? I use a consistent operating cadence that reviews pipeline creation, stage quality, deal strategy, conversion rates, forecast accuracy, and rep activity. Coaching is individualized around observable gaps, with clear next actions, role-play, and follow-up inspection to ensure development translates into results. What is your approach to forecast accuracy and managing risk? I establish a fact-based forecast process using defined exit criteria, MEDDPICC qualification, close-plan validation, and regular deal reviews. I distinguish committed business from upside, challenge assumptions early, and communicate risks and mitigation plans transparently to leadership. How do you resolve conflict between sales representatives and internal stakeholders? I address conflict quickly and privately by clarifying the shared customer and business objective, listening to each perspective, and identifying decision rights and next steps. I reinforce respectful collaboration while holding everyone accountable for commitments and customer outcomes. How do you lead teams selling to C-level stakeholders in complex enterprise accounts? I lead with business outcomes rather than product features, map the customer’s executive priorities and risk posture, and build multi-threaded relationships across business and technical leaders. I use a mutual action plan, quantified value case, and executive alignment to manage complex buying committees and long sales cycles. 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 Okta Sales Team Okta has a vision to free anyone to safely use any technology by providing a secure, highly available, enterprise-grade platform that secures billions of Workforce log-ins every year. As an Okta AE, you will drive territory growth through both net new logos and cultivating relationships to develop and grow existing Okta Platform customers. With the support of your Okta ecosystem, your focus will be on consistent results and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Strategic Sales 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 Area Sales Director, Strategic Opportunity The Area Sales Director, Strategic Sales is responsible for the development and business results of a team of quota-carrying Account Executives in their region. The right Sales Leader for this position should have the ability to increase the productivity of account executives through skill development, adherence to activity standards, providing inspiration, rapid conflict resolution and building a highly empowered, constructive sales culture. We’re looking for a strong leader to take it to the next level. This role requires travel to our San Francisco, CA or Chicago, IL office for in-person onboarding during the first week of employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this [Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EfiEYZrIyhA2X4Fijk0R3RKYOzNoS3wtvyM4nhbZnXE/edit) to request an accommodation. What you’ll be doing * Attract, recruit, hire, and mentor the Strategic Account Executive sales team. * Lead a team of Okta’s Strategic Account Executives, managing our largest customers * Create an open, inclusive team oriented environment, building a results-driven culture of accountability and transparency. * Lead by example, set expectations, follow through effectively and provide coaching and mentorship as needed and ensure that managers do the same for their team. * Be accountable for consistently delivering and overachieving against targets – ensuring Okta’s goals, and objectives are achieved consistently and sustainably. * Analyze data and dynamics to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities * Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned regions; establish and manage data and supporting metrics (pipeline coverage, ASP, etc.) * Effectively develop, design, build, and execute all aspects of the Enterprise Business plan to predictably and consistently generate short-term results while holding a long-term perspective of overall results. * Put into place sales force structure, process strategies, and strategic resource plans that will capture key opportunities in target markets, Enterprise 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. What you’ll bring to the role * 15+ years’ experience building and running Strategic sales teams in the software industry * 7+ years’ experience as a front line sales leader * Deep understanding of SaaS / Cloud Go-To-Market and the required roles for effective customer engagement * 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. * History of consistently meeting/exceeding targets and objectives personally and as a leader * Excellent leadership and influencing skills; ability to build strong business partnerships both outside, and within the organization * Mastery of consultative/solution selling methodologies like MEDDPICC, Challenger, Solution Selling, and Sandler * Technical aptitude and are experienced selling into CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CTOs and Lines of Business #LI- Remote P5553_3477235 Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, 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](https://rewards.okta.com/us). The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $376,000—$517,000 USD The Okta Experience * [Supporting Your Well-Being](http://rewards.okta.com) * [Driving Social Impact](https://www.okta.com/company/okta-for-good/) * [Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community](https://www.okta.com/company/talent-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](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EfiEYZrIyhA2X4Fijk0R3RKYOzNoS3wtvyM4nhbZnXE/edit) to request an accommodation. 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