Sales Development Representative II, Local Independent Grocery - Chicago

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. 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.   What You'll Be Doing * 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   What Makes You a Great Fit * 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 * Familiarity with sales tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and Sales Navigator is a plus   A Few Logistics * This role is onsite in our Chicago office 4 days per week (Mon–Thurs) * If you're not already local, you’ll need to relocate within an agreed-upon timeframe — note that Okta does not provide relocation assistance * You’ll attend in-person onboarding in either San Francisco or Chicago to kick off your journey * If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, let us know here   Why Okta? You could sell anything — so why not sell something that truly matters? At Okta, we help people and businesses access the technology they need safely and easily. And behind our mission is a culture of trust, growth, and belonging. We invest in our people with real support, meaningful work, and the freedom to take ownership of your career from day one. Join us, and you won’t just be starting a job — you’ll be joining a company that’s defining what’s next in identity, and building a safer digital world for everyone. Learn more about Okta’s Sales Development Program here   #LI-onsite   Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.  The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between: $82,011.43—$82,011.43 USD The Okta Experience * Supporting Your Well-Being  * Driving Social Impact  * Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one. Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.

We are hiring a Business Development Representative to spearhead our strategic growth initiatives within the Asana Enterprise customer segment. In this pivotal role, you will be tasked with architecting and executing multi-threaded engagement strategies to penetrate new contacts and departments across high-value target accounts. Your mission is to cultivate a robust pipeline by articulating Asana's value proposition, initiating complex sales cycles, and laying the foundation for expansive enterprise deployments. Our sales team is focused on finding efficient paths to successful, profitable, long-term customers by building a user-driven marketing and sales engine. To do so, we employ a bottom-up enterprise sales model by helping many small, successful customers evolve into larger, successful ones. We act as a key voice of the customer to the product team. We help identify and overcome technical, educational, and competitive obstacles to our continued growth. This role is based in our Chicago office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements. What you’ll achieve: * Generate pipeline for enterprise account executives through persistent, high-volume outreach and create customized messaging to drive qualified opportunities and account expansion. * Leverage a multi-channel outbound prospecting approach (outbound calling, email, LinkedIn Outreach etc.), developing and refining team sequences, templates, and messaging to build a repeatable, scalable process.  * Cultivate value-driven conversations with Director and VP-level personas across complex cross-functional teams and consistently create compelling messaging and events to achieve meeting goals. * Develop a territory plan with AE and CSM based on account tier scoring to drive the highest ARR. * Proactively update activity metrics, meetings, SQO, and pipeline on a weekly basis. Identify gaps between prospecting inputs and outputs. * Effectively execute high-impact trials, meet SLA requirements, and leverage territory heat maps and buyer’s journey to triage target accounts with ABM strategy. * Understand Asana use-cases, relevant workflows/processes, and ways that Asana can deliver value. About you: * At least 1-2 years of Sales or Sales Development experience. * Familiarity with sales tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Navigator to network with potential customers and manage your book of business. * Demonstrated success in driving outbound prospecting strategy and process to high-level personas and decision-makers to achieve pipeline goals. * Passion for a career in technology and an ability to speak knowledgeably about the industry. * Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with a focus on persuasive messaging and the ability to tailor your communication style to different audiences. * Strong collaboration skills, particularly in working with Account Executives and cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. * Clear communication, a deep sense of empathy, and a commitment to integrity. * Demonstrated curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making. What we’ll offer  Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.  For this role, the On-Target Earnings (OTE) range is $99,000 - $104,000. The estimated base salary range is between $69,300- $72,800.The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified. In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include: * Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits * Career coaching & support * Inclusive family building benefits * Long-term savings or retirement plans * In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences  These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MR2 About us Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. Join Asana’s Talent Network to stay up to date on job opportunities and life at Asana.