Founding Account Executive - Middle East at Vanta

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Security, Compliance, SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of full-cycle closing experience in B2B SaaS
  • Ideally selling to MM and Upmarket Accounts
  • Track record of exceeding targets in high-velocity and consultative sales environments
  • Proven ability to build pipeline from scratch, especially in new or emerging markets
  • Experience engaging technical and compliance stakeholders (CISOs, CTOs, Heads of Security)
  • Strong business acumen and a passion for helping customers navigate the security/compliance landscape
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
  • Bonus: familiarity with the Middle Eastern tech ecosystem and/or experience selling into regulated industries

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end sales cycle from pipeline generation to negotiation and close with executive-level stakeholders
  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for high-potential industries in the Middle East
  • Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, RevOps, and Product to tailor messaging, identify trends, and shape our EMEA strategy
  • Convert inbound demand into long-term customers while building and expanding outbound motion in the region
  • Act as a voice of the customer to product and leadership teams to inform roadmap decisions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesAccount ExecutiveProspectingPipeline GenerationNegotiationGo-to-Market StrategyB2B SalesSecurity SalesComplianceEMEA SalesExecutive Stakeholder Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Founding Account Executive role?

Candidates need 5+ years of full-cycle closing experience in B2B SaaS, ideally selling to MM and Upmarket Accounts, a track record of exceeding targets, proven ability to build pipeline from scratch in new markets, and experience engaging technical and compliance stakeholders like CISOs and CTOs.

What is the location or work arrangement for this position?

The position is hybrid.

What language skills are required?

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required.

What does the company culture at Vanta feel like?

Vanta has a kind and talented team where many have succeeded without prior security experience, and it thrives in an entrepreneurial environment with a growing, profitable sales team that exceeds revenue goals.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has strong business acumen, a passion for helping customers with security and compliance, plus bonus familiarity with the Middle Eastern tech ecosystem.

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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