Vanta

Senior Account Executive, Growth Stage

Vanta$215K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in a full-cycle closing and quota-carrying sales role, consistently exceeding targets
  • Experience with self-sourcing pipeline through cold calling in SMB/Mid-Market
  • B2B SaaS experience, preferably in SME and Mid-Market
  • Strong customer empathy with a record of long-term retention
  • Technical understanding of Vanta's software for effective relationship building
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and enthusiasm for startup impact

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop outbound strategies for high-potential business verticals
  • Convert inbound leads into closed sales and satisfied customers
  • Manage and enhance the sales pipeline and process
  • Articulate Vanta's benefits tailored to each customer through sales materials and demos
  • Gather insights from prospects to improve product development

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • 16 weeks fully-paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness and remote work stipends
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours and location
  • Open PTO policy
  • 9 paid holidays in the US
  • Offices located in SF, NYC, Dublin, and Sydney
Full Job Description
We9re scaling our Sales team with customer-focused Account Executives who will take ownership of their entire sales cycle, help to build our sales motion as we move up market, and distinguish Vanta as best-in-class to prospects in a burgeoning competitive landscape.

Vanta is growing quickly, we9re profitable, and we9re continually outpacing our growth targets while maintaining very strong NPS scores. Our Sales team is leading the charge in exceeding our revenue goals and growing our market share as the industry leader in compliance and security. If this sounds like you, and you9re excited to join a growing sales team, we9d love to hear from you.

What you9ll do as an AE at Vanta:
  • Identify high-potential business verticals to develop and execute outbound strategies to engage them with Vanta
  • Turn our inbound demand into closed-new business and happy Vanta customers
  • Manage our sales pipeline, improving and maturing our sales process and playbook
  • Define and communicate the specific benefits of Vanta appropriate for each customer, including making sales materials and demos
  • Collect insights from prospects for our product development process


How to be successful in this role:
  • Have had a full-cycle closing and quota-carrying role 4+ years, while consistently exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Have experience self sourcing pipeline by hunting/cold calling into SMB/Mid-Market prospects
  • Be experienced in B2B SaaS, preferably in SMB and Mid-Market
  • Be highly empathetic to customers, with a proven track record of long-term customer retention
  • Possess the technical competency to understand Vanta9s software and build great relationships with highly technical prospects
  • Have stellar problem-solving chops, and an enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a start-up
  • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship


What you can expect as a Vanta9n:
  • Industry-competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
  • Family planning benefits
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
  • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney


To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $215,000 - $250,000. This role may also be eligible for commissions/bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.

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About Vanta

Vanta is a software company that provides automated security and compliance solutions for businesses. The company's platform offers a range of services, including risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and security audits. Vanta's platform is designed to help businesses manage their security and compliance needs more efficiently and effectively. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Vanta
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017
Revenue
$1 million

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