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As an Early Stage Sales Manager at Vanta, you’ll have the opportunity to build, lead, and develop a team of ambitious Account Executives focused on helping early-stage companies grow securely. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners including product, marketing, and engineering to expand our presence in the early stage and small business segment. Your work will directly shape Vanta’s go-to-market strategy as we scale, refine our sales motion, and strengthen our position as the leading trust management platform for early stage companies. You'll partner with your team to drive new business growth, working with founders and early operators at fast-growing companies to transform how they approach security and compliance. This is your chance to make a substantial impact at an innovative, mission-driven company.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, mentor, and coach a small but high-performing team of Account Executives, equipping them with the tools and guidance to succeed in fast-paced, founder-led sales cycles
Drive new business growth through proactive prospecting, consultative selling, and ownership of the full sales cycle
Build and refine repeatable sales playbooks and processes that can scale as the team grows
Provide accurate forecasting and pipeline management, ensuring visibility for leadership and investors
Partner closely with early customers to understand their needs and influence Vanta’s product roadmap
Continuously evolve Vanta’s sales approach by introducing new tactics and solutions to shorten cycles, improve win rates, and drive overall revenue growth
Actively contribute to scaling the team through recruiting, onboarding, and training new Account Executives
Foster an inclusive and supportive sales culture aligned with Vanta’s core values
Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, competitors, and the challenges of scaling startups
Requirements:
4+ years of experience selling B2B SaaS to startups and small businesses
1–2 years in a leadership or management role
Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales quotas, both as an individual contributor and as a leader
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with founders and early-stage operators
Proven success in managing fast-paced, competitive sales cycles, often with resource-constrained buyers
Experience building or refining sales processes, playbooks, and teams from the ground up
Technical aptitude to quickly understand and confidently communicate Vanta’s software capabilities
Empathy-driven leadership style focused on consultative selling, long-term customer success, and team development
A growth-oriented mindset, proactively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development
Passionate alignment with Vanta’s mission of securing the internet and safeguarding customer data
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:
Offers Equity
medical benefits
401(k) plan
other company perk programs
100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents