[Remote] Director of Sales, Commercial Upmarket - NAMER at Vanta

United States

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Requirements

  • 10+ years of customer-facing experience in SaaS sales
  • 5+ years leading managers or second-line teams
  • Proven track record of net-new logo acquisition and revenue growth in the North American Commercial or Enterprise segment
  • Experience building or scaling a new GTM segment or motion from the ground up
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to build trusted relationships with C-level buyers
  • Deep understanding of SaaS sales models, metrics, and pipeline management
  • Familiarity with MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, or other structured sales methodologies (preferred)
  • Analytical, data-driven, and operationally excellent leader
  • Collaborative and influential, with a track record of success working cross-functionally
  • Passion for cybersecurity, compliance, and helping customers build trusted businesses

Responsibilities

  • Lead the build-out of the Upmarket Commercial segment in North America
  • Design and execute the go-to-market motion for net-new logo acquisition
  • Hire and develop a high-performing team of managers and account executives
  • Define the playbooks, processes, and metrics needed to scale
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, Enablement, and Customer Success
  • Drive strategy, process, and execution to consistently exceed ambitious new business targets
  • Build a team culture of customer value, high performance, and accountability
  • Define and operationalize the GTM strategy for the Upmarket Commercial segment
  • Design and implement repeatable playbooks for prospecting, qualification, discovery, value articulation, objection handling, and closing
  • Deliver an accurate weekly forecast for new logo bookings and pipeline health
  • Develop enablement programs
  • Own and analyze key KPIs such as pipeline coverage, win rates, ACV, sales velocity, and attainment
  • Drive adoption of proven sales methodologies
  • Represent Vanta at industry events and customer meetings
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment and contribute to transformational change

Skills

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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