Sales Development Program at Okta

Become an Oktanaut in Dublin and join Okta, the leading independent identity provider trusted by over 19,000+ organisations like Zoom and Slack. Our platforms secure all types of identity from AI agents to your customers, employees, and partners.

Our Roles

Business Development Representative (BDR)

BDRs are responsible for connecting with prospects and customers who have shown interest in Okta content.

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

SDRs are assigned a territory of accounts and are responsible for strategising how to set meetings within these accounts.

Hear from our team

Tilly Browett

Business Development Representative

"For me, sales is the perfect opportunity if you really want to excel in a career. I really think you can progress quickly, and if you're a super motivated person and driven, you can do really well here."

Denis O Mahony

Sales Development Representative

"Everyone was so welcoming on my first day. Whether it was a fellow BDR, SDR, sales director, or someone much higher up. No one ever looks down on anyone... that was my first impression of Okta."

Johanna Sternberg

SMB Customer Account Executive

"The best thing about Okta is that we're working on tech that really matters, blending AI, security, and identity. It's also the culture that makes it special. I'm surrounded by a great international team in a super collaborative environment."

Meet Steve Finch

Hear our Global VP of Sales Development discuss our Sales Development team. Okta is a dynamic launchpad for Sales careers, not just a starting point. We're proud to share that since early 2023, over 75 SDRs have been promoted to Account Executive roles. Learn about our "Core 4" guiding principles and world-class development journey that features an in-person Onboarding Academy and Accelerator Programs.

Our Career Path

Okta's Sales Program Career path that leads to becoming an emerging Account Executive (AE).

  • 6+ months in seat Business Development Representative (BDR)
  • 8+ months in seat Sales Development Representative (SDR)
  • 4+ months in seat Senior Sales Development Representative (Sr. SDR)

Your First Month as an Oktanaut

From your first day on-site to advanced sales training in San Francisco, here is what to expect during your first 30 days.

Week 1

Oktavate

Start your onboarding onsite at one of our offices:

  • Lunch and a tour of the office
  • Learn about Okta’s culture and values
  • Business Technology will get your devices set up, such as a laptop

Week 2

Online E-Learning

You will participate in virtual e-learning modules to jump-start your learning on topics including:

  • Sales fundamentals
  • Sales tools
  • Sales resources

Week 3

Onboarding Academy

Week-long, in-person sales immersion at the San Francisco Headquarters:

  • AMA with Executive Leaders
  • Meet with peers from across the globe
  • Interactive activities & games

Onboarding Academy

Learn about the Okta Sales Academy's essential week-long Immersion Program for our BDRs and SDRs. This 5-day training in San Francisco focuses on mastering the Okta and Auth0 product suite and essential sales skills. Discover how we set up our Sales Representatives for immediate success.

Additional Sales Trainings

We invest in our Sales team and have training programs to set our team up for success when joining and when moving up through the program.

Accelerator (BDR → SDR Readiness)

Designed for BDRs aiming to step into the SDR role, this hands-on program builds the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment:

  • Experience a Day in the Life of an SDR: Understand daily workflows, challenges, and success habits.
  • Master Prospecting & Outbound: Learn to build pipelines, craft messaging, and stay resilient.
  • Strengthen AE Partnerships: Align goals, communicate effectively, and support pipeline progression.
  • Cold Call & Discovery Execution: Apply proven frameworks to book meetings and qualify leads.

Jumpstart (Senior SDR → AE Transition Program)

Tailored for Senior SDRs preparing for the AE role, this program focuses on both interview readiness and a fast, confident ramp into quota-carrying sales:

  • Build Sales Methodology Mastery: Learn qualification frameworks used across the sales cycle.
  • Develop Field-Ready AE Skills: Lead discovery, manage stakeholders, and navigate negotiations.
  • Understand the Full Deal Cycle: From pipeline management to forecasting and closing.
  • Ramp Quickly into the AE Role: Get early exposure to top AE behaviors and a clear 90-day success plan.

Our Products

Okta Platform

Empowers IT teams to secure employees, contractors, and partners — wherever they are. Create secure, passwordless authentication and give access to the right people at the right time with Okta SSO, Adaptive MFA, FastPass, Device Assurance, and more.

Auth0 Platform

Empowers app development teams to secure access for customers. Easy to implement, adaptable authentication and authorisation platform. With a few lines of code, you can integrate Auth0 into any app, written in any language or framework.

Sell the Future: Securing AI Agents with Okta

Join Okta Sales and drive revenue by selling the platform that secures the rapidly expanding universe of AI agents within the enterprise. You will empower customers to safely deploy AI by giving every agent a verifiable identity and clear boundaries, turning revolutionary technology into a trusted, secure asset.

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Our Customers

Two-thirds of the Fortune 100 and thousands of other organisations count on Okta for their Identity-powered journeys.

See all our customer stories

EMEA HQ

All of our EMEA BDRs & SDRs are based out of our EMEA HQ in Dublin, Ireland. The office is the heartbeat of our region. Our modern office space is designed for connection. From an open sales floor buzzing with energy to collaborative breakout zones, it’s an environment where you can learn from peers, celebrate wins, and feel the true spirit of being an Oktanaut.

Our Interview Journey

From the first application to that final pitch, Okta’s process is all about proving your passion for sales and your knack for identifying needs.

  • Apply Our recruitment team will review your submission and reach out to set up a recruiter phone screen should they determine a potential fit.
  • Recruiter Screen We look forward to connecting with you! We will discuss the details of the role, answer any questions you have, and learn more about you. Be ready to share with us your passion for Sales and why you’ve applied to Okta!
  • Initial Assessment Candidates who advance to this next stage will be meeting with our leadership team! This interview will be a mix of behavioral and situational questions for us to see how well you align with the core competencies we're after for this role.
  • Final Round Presentation You will be presenting to our leaders, showcasing you and your story. We look forward to hearing an elevator sales pitch - your chance to wow us with your communication skills, ability to identify a need, and knack for storytelling!
  • Offer Acceptance If you are selected as the top candidate for the role, your recruiter will reach out with an offer to welcome you aboard! We'll guide you through your start date, onboarding process, and upcoming sales training.
  • Preparing for Day 1 Once the offer is accepted, let the countdown begin - we eagerly anticipate your first day as an Oktanaut!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I go into an office?

These roles are aligned to a hybrid work model under our dynamic work policy: 4 in-office days (Monday-Thursday). We have seen the many benefits in-office work and collaboration can have on learning, engagement, and productivity, particularly for our Sales Development and Business Development team members who are earlier in their careers.

Will I have Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)?

Yes, you will carry a quota that you are responsible for each month.

What is the commission structure?

Our BDR and SDR compensation comprises a base salary and commissions. BDRs and SDRs earn commissions by setting up meetings and finding initial deals for the sales teams. To encourage exceeding goals, BDRs and SDRs receive increased commission rates ("accelerators") as they consistently surpass targets.

Will there be training when I join the team?

Yes. The Sales Enablement team works with your managers. We have Ramp months where you will work up to your quota and you’re assigned a Ramp buddy to help you while you are starting out.

What is the office dress code?

No specific dress code, but most Oktanauts (Okta employees) tend to wear business casual.

How can I best prepare for an interview?

Preparation is key to showing off your best, most confident self! First, we recommend you carefully review the job description, and get ready to demonstrate how your skills and experiences tie back to the qualifications for the role. Our hiring teams want to hear about real-life situations and may ask questions that are behavioral, competency-based, or situational. We also encourage you to have a foundational understanding of our business.

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