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Auth0 Account Executive- New Business

Okta - Chicago, IL, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-16

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Salary: USD 212,000 - 318,000 / annual

Auth0, part of Okta, is seeking a New Business Account Executive to drive net-new customer acquisition in the Chicago territory. Auth0 is a developer-first, enterprise-grade identity platform that secures billions of logins and critical applications annually for Consumer and SaaS companies worldwide. In this role, you will operate with 100% focus on net-new logo acquisition, targeting Application Development teams (Engineering, Product, Security, Architecture) across your territory. You will build and execute a strategic territory plan combining inbound marketing leads, demand-generation campaigns, and self-sourced outbound prospecting. Key responsibilities include: - Initiating and leading discovery sessions with technical and business decision-makers to understand core challenges and map them to Auth0 solutions - Orchestrating full-cycle deal execution from initial qualification through solution demonstrations, technical evaluations, executive alignment, commercial negotiations, and close - Identifying and gaining access to key leaders in prospective accounts, building a robust network of executive decision-makers - Partnering with Marketing, Demand Generation, SDRs, Solutions Engineers, and Channel Partners to systematically uncover and win new logos - Maintaining rigorous pipeline hygiene, accurately managing deal stages, and forecasting quarterly revenue with precision - Traveling as necessary for face-to-face prospect meetings, regional field events, and team offsites Note: This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to the San Francisco or Chicago office during the first week of employment. Requirements: - 5+ years of proven success in a SaaS/Cloud B2B sales environment with a strong, verifiable track record of top-tier performance acquiring net-new logos - Exceptional ability to build credibility with technical audiences; comfortable conducting discovery with developers and articulating technical value to Product, Engineering, and CTO executives - Advanced proficiency in structured sales methodologies (APEX Sales Methodology preferred) - Proven track record of pipeline development—effectively converting inbound leads while maintaining strong outbound prospecting momentum - Exceptional executive presence and pitch skills, capable of delivering compelling product demonstrations and value-based business cases to C-suite executives - BS/BA degree or equivalent practical experience - Located near an office hub or in-region preferred

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