Sales Development Representative, East

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. Toronto, Canada – Onsite 4 Days/Week (Mon–Thurs) Relocation required if not local – no relocation assistance provided For the high-energy lead generation professional, the Sales Development Representative is a great opportunity to help drive demand for our market-leading cloud adoption and management solution. Your proven track record of working strategically with both Marketing and Sales teams in a business development and lead generation capacity will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced, high-activity environment. Partnering closely with the marketing function you will be responsible for contacting prospective customers and for qualifying opportunities for the Okta solution. Working with our seasoned account executives you will research and build pipeline, and help determine our most effective marketing channels. At Okta we believe in promoting from within and with our current growth plans and the acceleration we're seeing in our business, strong performance in this role can lead to upward mobility within the Sales organization. Our lead generation representatives are high-energy, self-motivated, agile and able to change hats on the fly. In this highly prized role, excellent phone and email skills and the ability to quickly assess customer opportunities will be critical to your success. You will be responsible for accurately tracking customer interactions and information in our CRM system. We're looking for professionals with strong organizational and follow up skills who work well in a team environment. Prior lead generation or sales prospecting experience and a college degree will enhance your candidacy for this role. If this sounds like the type of environment in which you thrive, then we want to talk to you about this career-defining opportunity. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Generate new business opportunities to fuel the sales pipeline Efficiently respond and qualify inbound marketing leads Help create and prioritize strategic target account lists within a defined territory Research and build new and existing accounts (i.e.: adding contacts, emails, strategic calling) Conduct high level conversations with Senior Executives in prospect accounts Evangelize Okta and the On-Demand mode Achieve monthly quotas of qualified opportunities and closed business Minimum REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum of 6-12 months of previous prospecting experience Salesforce.com experience a plus Excellent written/verbal communication skills Strong problem solving skills Highly motivated, driven and self-starting individual Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment Ability to understand customer needs and meet that need with a successful product sale Excellent time management/organizational skills Bachelor's degree from an accredited university Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Okta is rethinking the traditional work environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, no matter where they are located.  We enable a flexible approach to work, meaning for roles where it makes sense, you can work from the office, or from home, regardless of where you live.  Okta invests in the best technologies and provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.  Find your place at Okta https://www.okta.com/company/careers/. By submitting an application, you agree to the retention of your personal data for consideration for a future position at Okta.  More details about Okta’s privacy practices can be found at:https://www.okta.com/privacy-policy.#LI-onsite #LI-onsite P22759 Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, 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/can. The annual OTE (On Target Earning) range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $92,000—$92,000 CAD 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 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 to request an accommodation. 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