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As the first Manager, Deal Desk for EMEA, you’ll be a foundational member of our growing global Deal Desk organisation - owning the deal review and execution process for the region. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to Sales leadership, helping structure, price, and approve deals that align with Vanta’s business goals while ensuring compliance with company policies and revenue recognition standards. In this high-impact role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Sales, Finance, Legal, GTM Operations, and Systems to streamline quote-to-cash processes and enhance deal velocity. You’ll drive operational efficiency, improve deal accuracy, and strengthen the connection between business strategy and execution. As Vanta scales, you’ll play a critical role in building and maturing Deal Desk processes that can support our growing business models and evolving deal structures, while maintaining operational excellence and accuracy. This is an opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on execution, helping shape the foundation of how Vanta grows and operates at scale.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage the Deal Desk function for EMEA, serving as the primary partner to Sales leadership and ensuring deals are structured strategically, compliant with internal policies, and accurately booked
Build strong partnerships with Sales teams and leadership to expedite deals, enhance process efficiency, and position Deal Desk as a strategic advisor earlier in the sales cycle
Review and evaluate deals for policy alignment, compliance, and booking accuracy, managing all aspects of deal execution including pricing, configuration, approvals, and escalation of non-standard requests
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Billing, Revenue, Collections, and GTM Operations to streamline quote-to-cash workflows, ensure scalability, and maintain alignment across functions
Lead and drive operational improvements - identifying process gaps, implementing scalable solutions, and helping to mature Deal Desk systems as Vanta grows
Support Finance during month-end close and audits, ensuring all deals are accurately reconciled between systems and the statement of record
Provide analytical insight into deal trends and process efficiency, using data to identify opportunities for improvement
Educate and enable Sales teams on process changes, policy updates, and Deal Desk best practices to improve deal velocity and compliance
Represent the Finance organisation in cross-functional initiatives that support selling activities, product launches, and business model evolution
Be a builder in a fast-growing environment, proactively developing frameworks, tools, and processes that drive operational excellence and global alignment across regions
Requirements:
7+ years of deal desk experience
At least 3+ years experience as a people leader
Proven relationship builder who can partner effectively with Sales leadership, Finance, Legal, GTM Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders across geographies (EMEA and NAMER)
Experience across various business models, supporting both subscription-based and consumption-based revenue structures
Strong operational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Builder mindset: comfortable working through ambiguity and maturing processes and systems
proactive in identifying gaps, recommending solutions, and implementing scalable improvements
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, using data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
Experience managing high deal volumes and tight deadlines during end-of-month and end-of-quarter cycles
Clear and concise communicator, able to simplify complex concepts, influence stakeholders, and advocate for Deal Desk as a strategic partner
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 we offer:
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