Regional Sales Manager, SLED

Okta · Dallas, Texas · Sales & BD

Posted 2026-09-10

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The SLED Sales Team

We are seeking a passionate, results oriented, sales professional to drive revenue growth calling on SLED accounts with a focus on Higher Education. Our Regional Sales Manager's are individual contributors who play a vital role in driving a significant share of revenue for Okta. We provide our reps with an environment in which they can make valuable contributions from day one while also building opportunities for learning and growth.

The Regional Sales Manager, SLED Higher Education Opportunity

Reporting to the Area Sales Director, this Sr. level role will drive the sales process for midsize enterprise customers (700-1,250 employees). The right candidate for the position will enjoy closing new logos while simultaneously managing and expanding a book of install base customers. This role will be focused on targeted higher education accounts in the TOLA region. Our SLED RSM's organize and conduct sales presentations, site visits and product demonstrations to prospects and represent Okta in a consistent, effective and professional manner to best develop and win new clients.

What you’ll be doing

Manage the sales process from demo to contract negotiation

Expand business within existing Okta customers by building long-term strategic relationships with key accounts

Develop and execute against an assigned quota and territory plan

Prospect, forecast, build and maintain a sales pipeline with assigned Sales Development Representatives

Present to C-level executives in the field and via web demonstrations

Partner with ISV's and strategic partners to win revenue for Okta

What you’ll bring to the role

8+ years of related experience in a SaaS/Cloud B2B environment

A proven track record of success selling in territory to mid-sized and/or enterprise customers

A proven track record in selling to SLED, with a focus on targeted higher education

ISV or Channel experience strongly preferred

IT/Security sales experience strongly preferred

Ability to travel 25%

BS/BA degree preferred or Equivalent Experience

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!

Cloud First

Security

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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:

$288,000—$396,000 USD

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