Account Executive, Startups - EMEA at Vanta

London, England, United Kingdom

Vanta Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Cybersecurity, Compliance, SaaS, StartupsIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ months in a closing and quota-carrying role, consistently exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • Experience in B2B SaaS, ideally focused on SMB or early-stage startups, with short deal cycles and high activity
  • Thrive in high-velocity sales environments, energized by repetition, fast decision-making, and transactional deal flow
  • Highly empathetic to customers, with a proven track record of long-term customer retention
  • Technical competency to understand Vanta’s software and build relationships with highly technical prospects
  • Stellar problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a startup
  • Intrinsically motivated, proactive, and resourceful—comfortable taking initiative without needing direction

Responsibilities

  • Identify high-potential business verticals to develop and execute outbound strategies to engage them with Vanta
  • Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing, with a focus on speed and efficiency (aiming for 30-day deals)
  • Turn inbound demand into closed-won business quickly and consistently, working across a large number of prospects
  • Operate in a fast-paced, transactional sales environment, running a high number of discovery calls and managing a broad pipeline simultaneously
  • Continuously optimize sales workflow to maintain high activity levels, improve conversion, and deliver repeatable results
  • Define and communicate Vanta’s value to prospects, tailoring sales materials and demos for early-stage startup buyers
  • Surface product feedback and trends from prospects to inform go-to-market and product development strategies

Skills

Outbound Sales
Prospecting
Sales Cycle Management
Lead Generation
Deal Closing
B2B Sales
Pipeline Management
Customer Engagement
Vertical Targeting
Startups Sales

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$343.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage
Flexible & Remote Work
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO
Health & Wellness
401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.
Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.
Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.
The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.
Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.
Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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