Go_Dukes

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Received an Offer from Okta for an Enterprise AE - Any advice?

Hello Savages,

First off I'm hoping this doesn't break the 'No recruiting' rule.

Just looking for advice about Okta from any current or former AE's who have experience there. I received an offer from them recently and am considering all possibilities. Any advice is appreciated - thank you!

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sahil

Notable Contributor

Deepak Chopra of Sales

Okta is a phenomenal company. They just acquired Auth0, have a great CEO in Todd, and I've heard great things about their sales team from others in network. I'd jump at this opportunity, assuming the comp / territory is what you want!

Congrats!

Go_Dukes

Good Citizen

Enterprise AE

Thank you, Sahil. Great to see you chiming in here, I appreciate that.

sahil

Notable Contributor

Deepak Chopra of Sales

Of course man - thank you for being here and glad you're finding value from this community <3

exec

Acclaimed Answer

Account Executive

take it. okta is a product of the future... as more and more companies switch to hybrid or remote employee experience, remote security will be more and more important. great company to join! we are purchasing okta and implementing next quarter.

Go_Dukes

Good Citizen

Enterprise AE

Thanks for your input, exec. Great feedback.

IzzyWinning

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

Practically every company I'm selling to these days is using Okta (and I'm actually in a sales cycle with them currently). Great company and they seem quite invested in their employee culture.

CaneWolf

Politicker

Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract

This is actually a good point though. Okta's growth (according to their financials) has slowed a decent amount because of how large their presence is.

RedLightning

Politicker

Mid-Market AE

@Go_Dukes Check out RepVue. It's like Glassdoor but specifically for sales people. So it'll have info stuff like quota attainment, lead flow, product market fit, etc.

Go_Dukes

Good Citizen

Enterprise AE

Never heard of this site before, great tip. Thanks @RedLightning

RedLightning

Politicker

Mid-Market AE

They're pretty new

ryan_repvue

Good Citizen

founder

Thanks - and yes, agree with Sahil and others - Okta is a world class sales organization.

SalesSpectre

Opinionated

Take it

CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

I have experience there, personally I would take it. They just got new leadership, expanded in to two new markets, and made a tech acquisition.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I've heard great things. You should look up reviews online. Just be sure to take with a grain of salt. Also it sounds like folks here are in favor for you!

beerisforclosers

Politicker

Account Manager

I compete with them :) I would take it, though. Reps always seem happy and like they know their stuff. We win some; they win some. The ones we've lost customers have seemed happy with the decision (we have some products that play well with others, so even if we lose this slice we still compete for other security business).

Soiboi

Politicker

Account Executive, EIAS/Compliance

Okta is an amazing program so I can vouch for it as a user. Seem to be innovating in a health way too.

coldbloodedcaller

Rep

Great product, and like many others have said, the Auth0 acquisition means that their biggest competition is now an ally. Everyone needs identity, but few can built it properly.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Seems like a good company. My business uses them for 2fa

NoSuperhero

Politicker

BDR LEAD

Do it! I mean from the comments I don't hear a why not!

devopsdude

Opinionated

Account Executive

I don't have any advice...but Go Dukes!

I actually interviewed with them, but didn't get very far. Seems like a good company based on my research.

Go_Dukes

Good Citizen

Enterprise AE

Hell yeah, roll Dukes baby.

wHaTyAgOtCoOkInG

Catalyst

Solution Consultant

Take it. Enterprise at OKTA will be insane. Their recent acquisitions, the move to remote (2fa) and more and more companies adding them to tech stack essentials, it will be a huge opportunity. well done!

Go_Dukes

Good Citizen

Enterprise AE

Thank you @wHaTyAgOtCoOkInG!

slaydie

Big Shot

Account Executive

take it! Okta for the win. I've never worked there personally but have always heard great things

Salespreuner

Big Shot

Regional Sales Director

Congratulations!!! make it big, soon! :)

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