Vanta · 1 day ago
Account Executive, Commercial (East)
Vanta is dedicated to helping businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring. As a Commercial Account Executive, you will focus on acquiring new business in the Commercial segment, managing the full sales cycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic deals.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive net-new business acquisition within the Commercial segment
Close 5+ six-figure opportunities per quarter, managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach through contract execution
Build and maintain a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, inbound leads, and partner/channel collaboration
Engage directly with senior stakeholders (CISO, CIO, CTO) to deliver tailored, consultative value propositions
Work closely with legal, product, engineering, solution engineers, and GRC specialists throughout the deal cycle
Leverage and contribute to building the upmarket playbook, refining our GTM approach as we scale
Provide accurate forecasts and deliver consistently against quota
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a closing Account Executive role, with at least 4 years selling Upmarket B2B SaaS
Proven ability to consistently meet/exceed quota, including managing 5+ six-figure deals per quarter
Strong outbound prospecting skills and ability to independently build a robust pipeline
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
Executive presence with the ability to engage and influence C-level buyers
Experience working both direct and via channel partners
Technically conversant enough to build credibility with security and IT leaders
Highly consultative with a customer-first mindset and a track record of long-term value delivery
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Aligned with Vanta's mission to secure and protect customer data
Benefits
100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with Dependents Coverage
16 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave for All New Parents (Moms, Dads, Adoptive, Foster)
Health & Wellness Stipend
Remote Workspace Stipend
401(k) Matching Plan
Flexible Work Hours and Location
Open & Encouraged PTO Policy
9 Company Paid Holidays
Free Memberships to Online Wellness Platforms (One Medical, Ginger, Headspace, and more!)
Virtual Team Building Activities, Lunch and Learns, and other Company-Wide Events
Company
Vanta
Vanta is a trust management platform that automates compliance and risk management.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$503MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementSequoia CapitalCrowdStrike
2025-07-23Series D· $150M
2024-07-24Series C· $150M
2023-05-10Series B
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