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Account Executive, Growth - UK&I

Vanta · Hybrid · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
12d ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Vanta's careers page

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Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Pipeline
Mostly self-sourced. Great if you like outbound, rough if you don't.
Time on market
Open 12 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 10 sales roles in the last 30 days.

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Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No pay listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Mostly self-sourced

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Net-new AE building Vanta's EMEA pipeline in UK&I for its continuous security and compliance platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA). You own outbound prospecting, MEDDPICC-led deals, and demos to founders, CEOs and technical leads.

New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you are selling to

Not stated in the posting.

Pipeline expectations

Mostly self-sourced. Expect a lot of outbound.

Compensation

The posting doesn't list pay.

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • Base salary
  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. 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.  As Vanta continues to grow, winning in the International markets will be critical. We’re just starting to establish our EMEA presence, and we need talented and customer focused Account Executives who are excited to help build and grow a large and untapped UK&I markets as we continue to distinguish Vanta as best-in-class to prospects in a burgeoning competitive landscape. If this sounds like you, and you’re excited to be a part of our sales team in EMEA, we'd love to hear from you. What you’ll do as an Account Executive at Vanta: - Own your pipeline from the ground up — identify, research, and prioritize high-potential accounts and verticals, building a consistent outbound motion to create new opportunities. - Run a world-class sales process — qualify deeply, forecast accurately, and progress deals using MEDDPICC or a similar structured methodology to drive predictable outcomes. - Convert interest into long-term value — educate prospects on the business impact of Vanta, deliver compelling demos, and tailor solution recommendations to each customer’s goals. - Communicate with executive presence — engage confidently with founders, CEOs, and technical leaders, translating complex compliance and security concepts into clear business value. - Continuously sharpen your craft — act on feedback, seek coaching, and contribute to improving team playbooks, messaging, and outbound best practices. - Be a self-starter who makes things happen — operate with urgency, ownership, and autonomy in a fast-moving environment where results matter. - Champion market expansion — explore partnership opportunities, represent Vanta at industry events, and help us deepen our presence in new and existing markets. - Cross-Functional — working alongside our SDR team, marketing team, legal and Solutions Engineers to find, run and win deals. How to be successful in this role: - 3+ years closing experience - Have had a closing and quota-carrying role in the past, while consistently exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets - Be experienced in B2B SaaS, preferably in SMB and Mid-Market - Be highly curious, seeking to understand customers, their needs and how best Vanta can help them - Possess the technical competency to understand Vanta’s software and build great relationships with highly technical prospects - Have stellar problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a start-up - Have entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and autonomy so you can make a huge contribution to the EMEA landing team - Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. What you can expect as a Vanta’n: - Industry-competitive salary and equity - 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage - 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend - Remote workspace, internet, and mobile phone stipend - Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office - Pension matching - 25 days of Annual Leave per year and unlimited sick time - 8 company-paid holidays - Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events! - Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney #LI-hybrid 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. Referral Instructions If you are being referred for the role, please contact that person to apply on your behalf.      
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