Specialty Sales Account Executive - Remote

Overview

Vanta is looking for a Specialty Sales Account Executive to drive the adoption of an emerging product, Vendor Risk Management (VRM). This role is critical in expanding Vanta’s footprint beyond our core compliance solutions, opening new revenue streams, and shaping the go-to-market strategy for these offerings.

In Short

• Own the full sales cycle for Vendor Risk Management
• Generate pipeline through outbound efforts, leveraging marketing support, SDR collaboration, and self-sourced initiatives.
• Manage both standalone Vendor Risk Management deals and cross-sell motions in partnership with Platform AEs.
• Work closely with Marketing to refine messaging and improve campaign effectiveness.
• Partner with Product to provide real-time customer feedback, shaping product development and roadmap priorities.
• Track and analyze sales performance data to optimize outreach, pipeline development, and deal conversion.
• Collaborate with Enablement and Sales Operations to continuously improve sales strategies and processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience selling software, preferably SaaS, in the Mid-Market and Enterprise segments.
• Proven ability to generate outbound pipeline and execute high-quality prospecting strategies.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Sales Ops to optimize sales motions.
• Strong analytical skills to track performance and refine sales strategies based on data-driven insights.
• A track record of building accurate forecasts, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience selling to Security, Risk, or Compliance teams is a plus.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Vanta’s expansion into new product categories, shaping the future of our business.
• Join a high-impact team within a hypergrowth company, tackling complex sales challenges.
• Gain exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to Vanta’s success.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and the opportunity to grow your career in a rapidly scaling organization.
• Industry-competitive compensation
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
• Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours and location
• Open PTO policy
• 11 paid holidays in the US