Vanta
Director, Sales (SMB & Mid-Market)
Vanta, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it.We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales that will own our new business acquisition across the SMB and Mid-Market in North America. This individual will own Vanta’s Velocity and Commercial sales organizations delivering a meaningful portion of our new business on a quarterly basis.You will be accountable for leading, developing and growing a team of Managers and Account Executives, and delivering on quarterly and annual revenue targets. You will have a meaningful impact on the near-term outcomes for a fast-paced, high-growth company, while also helping to shape what we build and how we support our customer’s goals in the future.What you’ll do as a Director, Sales (SMB & Mid-Market) at Vanta:
Lead, coach and scale a team of sales managers and their teams of account executivesDeliver against a series of monthly and quarterly revenue and pipeline generation goalsAssist your team throughout our value-driven sales process by deeply understanding customers requirements and showcasing value via Vanta.Drive sales performance: activity, pipelines, weekly forecasts, and closed-deals to ensure quota attainmentRegularly report on team and individual results through pipeline management, forecasting and strategic initiative reporting.Define the forward-looking strategy for our SMB and MM sales approach, Identify areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvement in the areas of process, efficiency and productivityPartner with cross-functional teams in Go to Market and Engineering & Product Development to refine and mature the customer experienceAdvance the skills and careers of our managers and individual contributorsRepresent the business and the leadership team to customersHow to be successful in this role:
Rigorous command of the key metrics of the businessReliable, consistent forecastingMaster of sales process in both high velocity orgs (deal cycles less than 6 months) and larger strategic deals with an ACV of 25k - 250k.Mastery of coaching to value-based selling methodology (such as Command of the Message)A high bar for inspection, evolution, and execution in the businessSuccinct, concise, and compelling written and verbal communicationImpeccable cross-functional partnershipsUnderstanding of how to leverage GTM resources including Enablement and Revenue Operations to further the work of the teamStrong eye for talent, both in hiring and in advancing the careers of Vanta’nsIndependent operator, capable of leading a team in a rapidly changing hypergrowth environmentWhat you can expect as a Vantan:
Industry-competitive compensation100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parentsHealth & wellness and remote workplace stipends401(k) matchingFlexible work hours and locationOpen PTO policy9 paid holidays in the USOffices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and SydneyTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $340,000 - $400,000. This role may also be eligible for commissions/bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.About Vanta
We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security.From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.
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Lead, coach and scale a team of sales managers and their teams of account executivesDeliver against a series of monthly and quarterly revenue and pipeline generation goalsAssist your team throughout our value-driven sales process by deeply understanding customers requirements and showcasing value via Vanta.Drive sales performance: activity, pipelines, weekly forecasts, and closed-deals to ensure quota attainmentRegularly report on team and individual results through pipeline management, forecasting and strategic initiative reporting.Define the forward-looking strategy for our SMB and MM sales approach, Identify areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvement in the areas of process, efficiency and productivityPartner with cross-functional teams in Go to Market and Engineering & Product Development to refine and mature the customer experienceAdvance the skills and careers of our managers and individual contributorsRepresent the business and the leadership team to customersHow to be successful in this role:
Rigorous command of the key metrics of the businessReliable, consistent forecastingMaster of sales process in both high velocity orgs (deal cycles less than 6 months) and larger strategic deals with an ACV of 25k - 250k.Mastery of coaching to value-based selling methodology (such as Command of the Message)A high bar for inspection, evolution, and execution in the businessSuccinct, concise, and compelling written and verbal communicationImpeccable cross-functional partnershipsUnderstanding of how to leverage GTM resources including Enablement and Revenue Operations to further the work of the teamStrong eye for talent, both in hiring and in advancing the careers of Vanta’nsIndependent operator, capable of leading a team in a rapidly changing hypergrowth environmentWhat you can expect as a Vantan:
Industry-competitive compensation100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parentsHealth & wellness and remote workplace stipends401(k) matchingFlexible work hours and locationOpen PTO policy9 paid holidays in the USOffices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and SydneyTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $340,000 - $400,000. This role may also be eligible for commissions/bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.About Vanta
We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security.From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.
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