[Remote] Director of Account Management, Growth at Vanta

United States

Vanta Logo
$340,000 – $363,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Security, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of customer facing experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a manager or leader of post sales teams at a SaaS company
  • 2+ years experience managing frontline managers
  • Proven track record of achieving revenue retention and expansion targets in the NAMER market
  • Experience leading teams that serve startup customers
  • Strong executive presence and ability to build relationships at all levels
  • A collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to influence across functions
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup or growth-stage SaaS company
  • Enthusiasm for cybersecurity and helping customers build trusted businesses

Responsibilities

  • Build a team culture of customer value, high performance and accountability
  • Hire and develop a team of expert Managers that are able to recruit, coach and develop top talent and consistently achieve quota
  • Design the Growth AM methodology including building out the downmarket Customer Journey and developing the playbook for each touchpoint for AM/CSMs
  • Define playbooks and coach your team to achieve KPIs including expansion pipeline generation, expansion win rate, gross retention rate and net retention rate across your portfolio of customers
  • Deliver an accurate weekly forecast for both retention and expansion performance
  • Drive adoption of key AM competencies including effective portfolio prioritization, account planning, renewal risk management and value-based customer expansion
  • Develop enablement programs that ensure your team members are experts in Vanta’s products, our space and AM sales skills
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams including revenue operations, product, marketing, sales, recruiting and more to represent your customers’ and employees’ needs and achieve your goals
  • Thrive in a fast paced startup environment and contribute to transformational change
  • Represent Vanta at industry events and customer meetings across the region

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Account ManagementTeam BuildingLeadershipCustomer RetentionCustomer ExpansionStrategy DesignHiringCoachingPerformance ManagementCustomer SuccessGRCKPIsPipeline Generation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Director of Account Management, Growth role?

The salary range is $340K - $363K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of customer-facing experience and 5+ years as a manager or leader of post-sales teams at a SaaS company.

What is the team structure for this role?

You will lead the build of the Growth Account Management organization, including 3 Managers and 25 AMs.

What does Vanta's company culture emphasize?

Vanta has a kind and talented team focused on building a culture of customer value, high performance, and accountability.

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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