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Business Development Representative, DACH

Vanta · Hybrid · London, UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
4mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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

What Vanta sells

Software that keeps proof of security ready

Companies that sell to big businesses often have to prove their security is good, and that usually means slow audits and piles of paperwork. Vanta is software that watches a company's security all the time and keeps the proof ready. When a customer asks, the company can show it quickly and easily.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

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 135 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 10 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

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.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

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

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Outbound BDR for Vanta's DACH market, a compliance and continuous security platform. Cold calling, multichannel sequences in Outreach, and booking meetings for AEs, with 120 daily activities.

New Logo · Outbound

Selling motion

New Logo

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”

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.  Being a BDR at Vanta is, first and foremost, about hitting targets and driving revenue. But beyond that, it’s about joining a community that is deeply committed to your success and career growth. We believe that the future of our sales organisation lies with our BDRs, which is why we place a strong emphasis on enablement and career advancement. You’ll receive the training, support, and mentorship you need to excel, with a clear path to advance within our sales team.   Vanta is growing quickly, we're profitable, and we're continually outpacing our growth targets while maintaining very strong NPS scores. Needless to say, it's an exciting time! We're scaling our Business Development team with customer-focused BDRs who will take ownership of our outbound sales engine and help to build pipeline as we move upmarket and distinguish Vanta as best-in-class to prospects in a burgeoning competitive landscape.   If this sounds like you, and you're excited to join a growing team, we'd love to hear from you. What you’ll do as a Business Development Representative at Vanta: - Have a strong understanding of Vanta’s value proposition and product - Master the process of identifying strategic accounts using tools like Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Outreach, Linkedin Sales Nav, and 6Sense, that will help us move upmarket - Organise a multi-channel approach to prospecting and maximise efforts by developing sequences in Outreach - Coordinate meetings on account executives’ calendars and log activities - Efficiently and gracefully counter objections, as well as have excellent interpersonal & technical skills How to be successful in this role: - Have an enthusiasm for Cold Calling: Cold calling is at the heart of this role. Your excitement for picking up the phone and engaging with potential customers will set you apart. - Be relentless in your Work Ethic: Meeting or exceeding the daily activity minimums of 120 activities requires a strong work ethic. You’ll need to be self-motivated and disciplined, constantly pushing yourself to stay productive and focused. - Be Adaptable and Problem Solve: Every day will bring new challenges, and your ability to adapt and think on your feet is crucial. Whether it’s refining your approach to a tough prospect or finding creative solutions to get in front of decision makers, your problem solving skills will be key. - Be Strategic: Managing your book of accounts requires a strategic mindset. Success comes from not just hitting numbers but also knowing which accounts to prioritize and how to tailor your approach to each one. - Take a Multichannel Approach: Success in this role also involves mastering the tools and processes for multichannel prospecting. You’ll need to be organized, efficient, and creative in developing sequences that maximize your outreach efforts across all channels. - 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 Vantan: - Industry-competitive salary and equity - 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage - 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive) - Health & wellness stipend - Remote workspace stipend - Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office - Pension matching - 25 days of PTO per year and unlimited sick time - 8 company paid holidays - Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events! #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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