Enterprise Account Executive

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Enterprise Account Executive driving net-new enterprise sales for Vanta’s security and compliance platform. Closing complex, six-figure SaaS deals and expanding strategic customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and drive net-new business acquisition within the Enterprise 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, referrals, SDR partnership, and partner/channel collaboration
  • Engage directly with senior stakeholders including CISO, CIO, and 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 enterprise playbook and refine Vanta’s go-to-market approach as it scales
  • Provide accurate forecasts and consistently deliver against quota

Requirements:

  • 7+ years in a closing Account Executive role, with at least 5 years selling enterprise B2B SaaS
  • Recent experience at a cybersecurity, compliance automation, infrastructure, or IT operations software company
  • 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
  • Open to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work, with curiosity, willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly

Benefits:

  • Industry-competitive salary
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
  • Family planning benefits
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • 80 hours of Sick Time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events