Director, Sales (SMB & Mid-Market) - job 1 of 2

At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. 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.We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Sales to drive new business acquisition across SMB (20-200 employees) and VSB (1-20 employees) segments in North America. This leader will oversee Vanta’s Velocity and SMB sales teams, responsible for a significant portion of our quarterly new business.You’ll lead, develop, and scale a team of ~5 Front Line Managers and over 30 Account Executives, consistently meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets. In this role, you’ll have a direct impact on near-term outcomes at a high-growth company, while influencing how we build and support our customers' future success.In this role, you’ll report directly to Vanta’s VP of Sales and Partnerships, while collaborating with key leaders such as the VP of Growth, Director of Global Sales Development, and Head of Revenue Operations.What you’ll do as Head of Sales (SMB & VSB) at Vanta: Lead, coach and scale a team of Sales Managers and their teams of Account ExecutivesDeliver against a series of monthly and quarterly revenue and pipeline generation goalsAssist your team throughout our value-driven sales process by deeply understanding customers' requirements and showcasing value via VantaDrive sales performance: activity, pipelines, weekly forecasts, and closed-deals to ensure quota attainmentRegularly report on team and individual results through pipeline management, forecasting and strategic initiative reportingDefine the forward-looking strategy for our SMB and VSB sales approach, identify areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvement in the areas of process, efficiency and productivityPartner with cross-functional teams in Go to Market and Engineering & Product Development to refine and mature the customer experienceAdvance the skills and careers of our managers and individual contributorsRepresent the business and the leadership team to customersHow to be successful in this role: Rigorous command of the key metrics of the businessReliable, consistent forecastingMaster of sales process in high velocity orgs (deal cycles less than 6 months)Mastery of coaching to value-based selling methodology (such as Command of the Message)A high bar for inspection, evolution, and execution in the businessSuccinct, concise, and compelling written and verbal communicationImpeccable cross-functional partnershipsUnderstanding of how to leverage GTM resources including Enablement and Revenue Operations to further the work of the teamStrong eye for talent, both in hiring and in advancing the careers of Vanta’nsIndependent operator, capable of leading a team in a rapidly changing hyper growth environmentWhat you can expect as a Vantan: Industry-competitive compensation100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parentsHealth & wellness and remote workplace stipends401(k) matchingFlexible work hours and locationOpen PTO policy9 paid holidays in the USOffices in SF, NYC, Dublin, and SydneyTo provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary or OTE range for this position is $340,000 - $400,000. This role may also be eligible for commissions/bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k) plan, and other company perk programs.#LI-remoteAt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr Vanta