Sales Development Representative, Specialty Sales at Vanta

New York, New York, United States

Vanta Logo
$81,000 – $95,000Compensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Compliance, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • 10 - 24 months of experience in an outbound SDR, BDR, or sales role, preferably in SaaS, security, compliance, or government sales
  • Proven ability to generate pipeline through outbound prospecting, with a track record of booking meetings and exceeding activity goals
  • Strong research and personalization skills, with the ability to craft compelling outreach to different buyer personas
  • Adaptability and problem-solving mindset, with comfort working in a 0-to-1 motion where processes are still being defined
  • Experience using sales tools like Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex solutions simply and persuasively
  • Willingness to work hybrid in NY office 3 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) or relocate

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute outbound strategies to generate pipeline for Vendor Risk Management (VRM), Customer Trust Management (CTM), or Vanta for Government
  • Identify, research, and engage target accounts through multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, phone)
  • Test and iterate on messaging to optimize response rates and drive qualified meetings
  • Partner closely with AEs and Marketing to refine targeting, share prospect insights, and enhance outbound sequences
  • Leverage CRM and sales tools (Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) to track outreach effectiveness and improve engagement
  • Provide feedback on market trends and objections, helping shape Vanta’s go-to-market strategy for these new product lines

Skills

Outbound Prospecting
Multi-Channel Outreach
LinkedIn
Email Outreach
Phone Outreach
Account Research
Pipeline Generation
Sales Strategies

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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