Sales Development Representative, Central

Okta • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Chicago, IL – Onsite 4 Days/Week (Mon–Thurs) Relocation required if not local – no relocation assistance provided The Team At Okta, we’re building the world’s identity platform — one that empowers people, protects data, and fuels digital innovation. Our customers (think: JetBlue, T-Mobile, Sonos, Zoom) trust us to help them stay secure, seamless, and scalable in a world where everything and everyone is connected. And behind the tech? People like you — curious, motivated, collaborative learners who want to do meaningful work alongside great teammates. The Opportunity: Where High Potential Meets High Impact Let’s be real: There are a lot of SDR roles out there. But at Okta, we do things differently. This isn’t just a stepping stone — it’s your launchpad into a long-term sales career in one of the most exciting industries in tech: cybersecurity and identity. We’re looking for driven, curious individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace feedback, and want to make a tangible impact every day. As an SDR at Okta, you'll do more than prospect — you’ll uncover real business challenges, collaborate cross-functionally, and set the foundation for meaningful customer relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 6–12 months of prior business experience preferred
• A strong communicator , written and verbal — you know how to connect
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented — you take initiative and follow through
• Comfortable managing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Coachable — you’re open to feedback and eager to grow
• Curious — you ask great questions and are always looking to learn

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sales tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and Sales Navigator is a plus

Responsibilities

• Research accounts and contacts to develop thoughtful outreach strategies using tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Collaborate with Marketing and Account Executives to plan and execute prospecting campaigns
• Engage inbound leads and perform outbound outreach to generate high-quality meetings and opportunities
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand business needs and tee up your Account Executives for success
• Hit your call, email, meeting, and pipeline goals — and have fun doing it, with team competitions, shout-outs, and ongoing support
• Keep your data organized and up-to-date in Salesforce
• Work with cross-functional partners to continuously improve how we connect with our customers

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
• Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.
• Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live.
• In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees