Enterprise Account Executive, National Accounts
ConfluentFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must have 5+ years of closing Account Executive experience, with at least 4 years specifically selling Upmarket B2B SaaS. Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed quota, including managing 5+ six-figure deals per quarter, strong outbound prospecting skills, and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles are essential. The role requires executive presence to influence C-level buyers, experience working with channel partners, and technical conversance to build credibility with security and IT leaders. A customer-first mindset, comfort in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and alignment with Vanta's mission are also required. Candidates must be based in MN, WI, MI, IN, IL, IA, MO, KS, OK, AR, LA, or TX.
The Account Executive will be responsible for driving net-new business acquisition within the Enterprise and Upper Mid-Market segments, closing 5+ six-figure opportunities per quarter by managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach to contract execution. This includes building and maintaining a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, inbound leads, and partner/channel collaboration. The role involves engaging directly with senior stakeholders, delivering tailored value propositions, and collaborating with legal, product, engineering, solution engineers, and GRC specialists. Responsibilities also include leveraging and contributing to the upmarket playbook, refining the go-to-market approach, and providing accurate forecasts to consistently deliver against quota.
Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses
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.