Join Our SDR Talent Community

While we may not have an immediate open role at the moment, we are always on the lookout for aspiring talents to join our team in the near future. By joining our talent community, you are not just waiting for the right job; you are preparing for it. We provide insider information on company growth, product updates, priority access to job openings, and tailored career resources to help you get ahead. Plus, you will have the opportunity to network with our recruiting team and participate in invite-only events at our Sydney office, helping you stay engaged and ready for your next career step. 

About the role

At Okta, our Sales Development Representatives (SDR) play a critical role as partners to our sales team, working closely together to generate demand and identify potential business opportunities. 

The SDR role is a great opportunity to kick-start your sales and marketing career here at Okta and help drive demand for our market-leading cloud adoption and management solution. We are looking for an individual who is curious and motivated. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills. A strong candidate is flexible with change, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and eager to begin a career in Sales and Marketing.

What you will do: 

• Prospecting for new business opportunities via outbounding initiatives.
• Qualify, nurture and develop a volume of inbound leads on set target accounts.
• Generate sales-ready meetings and opportunities for the Account Executives.
• Research contacts and generate demand through call and email campaigns.
• Utilize active listening skills to uncover customer needs and business outcomes.
• Consistently achieve quota by hitting call, email, and meeting targets.
• Willingness to collaborate with other members of the sales and marketing organization to drive deals forward.
• Attend in-person and online marketing events to represent the xDR Organization.
• Use and maintain our SaaS toolkit (SDFC, Outreach etc) to keep data accurate.
• Achieve and exceed monthly set quotas of qualified opportunities.

What you will bring: 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with and persuade decision makers 
• Resilient and self-motivated, with a desire to succeed and grow in a sales career
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn about complex business environments and apply strategic thinking in business conversation
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Previous experience in sales, customer service or a related role is preferred, but not required