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full-timePublic Sector Account Executive
Okta · London, United Kingdom
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. Public Sector Sales Account Executive Opportunity - UK/I Focus As an Okta Public Sector Account Executive, you will go to market as an expert on our Workforce Identity Cloud offering, helping public sector organisations improve productivity and strengthen security against the biggest identity threats. You will be focused on providing value to C-Suite and senior public sector 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. What You’ll Be Doing: Establish a vision and plan to guide your long-term approach to net new logo pipeline generation and territory strategy across assigned UK Public Sector accounts Build thorough account plans detailing customer strategy, financials, pains, workforce security objectives and key stakeholders Consistently deliver revenue targets to support YoY territory growth Proactively drive your own top of funnel activity through calls, InMails, events, networking and other creative avenues always ensuring you have enough pipeline to hit your number Identify, develop and execute account strategies to generate pipeline, drive sales opportunities and deliver repeatable and predictable bookings Scope, negotiate and close agreements to consistently meet and exceed revenue quota targets Leverage upsell and cross sell opportunities within your install base accounts to grow the success of your customers and Okta Adopt a strong value based sales approach, always looking to bring a compelling point of view to each customer Leverage our Business Value team to show our customers their ROI and deliver effective messaging about the long term impact of Okta solutions Develop trusted and long-term advisory partnerships with Executives in your accounts, leveraging Okta technology to support them in hitting their key strategic goals Holistically embrace, access, and utilize Okta partners (GSIs, Channel & Alliances) to identify and open new, uncharted opportunities Build and nurture effective working partnerships within your Okta ecosystem (SDRs/BDRs, Partners, Pre-Sales, Solutions Architects, Legal, Deal Desk, Customer First, etc) Follow a MEDDPICC sales methodology to navigate complexity in the sales cycle and ensure you’re ahead of any obstacles to the deal closing Build mutual action plans in partnership with your customers to create shared accountability Travel as necessary to build and cultivate customer and prospect relationships What you’ll bring to the role: 4 + years success in growing revenue for sophisticated, complex enterprise SaaS products, ideally within or aligned to the UK Public Sector Experience selling Workforce Security, Identity Management, or enterprise IT solutions 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) #LI-Hybrid #LI-JP3 P12045_3564219 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 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
| Role | Public Sector Account Executive |
|---|---|
| Company | Okta |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-28 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Okta
Okta, Inc. is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) company founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco. The company provides identity and access management solutions for workforces, customers, and AI agents. Its offerings include the Okta Platform for governance and the Auth0 Platform for authentication. Okta’s services are designed to secure human and machine identities, helping organizations manage access across their digital ecosystems. The company serves a diverse client base, including major government agencies and two-thirds of the Fortune 100, supporting thousands of organizations globally in securing their business operations and digital infrastructure.
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