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Okta is hiring for a Senior **Director of AMER Sales Strategy and Operations. **This role will set the stage for the future growth of Okta as we aim to double in revenue. This individual will report into the global VP of Field Strategy & Operations and work closely with the SVP/GM of AMER as well as the AMER sales leadership team to develop and execute regional sales strategies, streamline operations, and ensure effective collaboration between global and local teams. This role will focus on delivering measurable results by driving efficiency, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring the successful execution of sales initiatives across AMER. ** **
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regional Sales Strategy & Execution
- Sales Operations & Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Insights & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership & Regional Team Development
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in sales operations, strategy, or related functions, with significant exposure to the AMER market across all segments and a proven track record in driving regional sales growth.
- Experience in the technology or SaaS industry, with a deep understanding of the AMER region’s market dynamics, customer needs, and business culture.
- Strong expertise in sales processes, CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), and sales performance analytics.
- Experience working with large datasets and making data-backed recommendations. Experience working with Tableau is preferred.
- Ability to think strategically, while also being hands-on and detail-oriented in operational execution.
- Proficiency in data analytics and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex data sets.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Leadership experience in managing teams, with a focus on fostering development and driving results and experience in second-line leadership roles.
- Willingness to work in our San Francisco office at least three days per week and travel to other locations as needed.
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The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:
$249,000—$342,000 USD
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.
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:
$222,000—$306,000 USD
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