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As the first sales leader for LATAM, you will be responsible for establishing Vanta’s presence across Latin America (beginning in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina), laying the foundation for long-term growth in a region showing strong organic demand. This is a rare opportunity to build a regional sales motion from the ground up at a high-growth company with strong product-market fit. The Senior Manager, Sales - LATAM will define and execute Vanta’s go-to-market strategy for the region, operating in a true player-coach capacity where impact is immediate and measurable. This is a greenfield role with the opportunity to shape how Vanta enters, scales, and wins in a high-potential market, from early customer acquisition through building a durable, repeatable sales motion.
Job Responsibility:
Establish Vanta’s initial go-to-market motion across LATAM, starting with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia, and define what “repeatable” looks like before scaling further
Build the first sales motion for the region from the ground up, including early outbound prospecting approach, pipeline management, forecasting discipline, and partner collaboration
Hire, onboard, and coach the first LATAM AEs and SDRs, operating in a true player-coach capacity and actively supporting deals to model strong sales execution
Personally engage in early pipeline development and deal strategy while setting the operating cadence and expectations for the team
Build and deepen partner-led selling motions with in-region partners, turning early relationships into durable sources of pipeline and signal
Translate early market wins, losses, and data into clear recommendations on where to invest, where to pause, and how to adjust the approach
Own regional revenue outcomes and accountability, balancing near-term execution with thoughtful decisions about when and how to expand the team
Requirements:
Fluent in Spanish for conducting sales conversations and coaching reps
working proficiency in Portuguese is strongly preferred and expected to improve quickly on the job
6+ years deep experience selling B2B SaaS in high-velocity, downmarket or transactional environments, with a strong understanding of pipeline discipline, deal mechanics, and forecasting
Demonstrated success building or leading early-stage sales teams or regional expansions, especially in situations with limited infrastructure and imperfect data
Strong player-coach instincts, with a track record of jumping into live deals, modeling effective sales behavior, and holding a high execution bar for the team
Sound judgment in ambiguous environments, with the ability to make decisions, test assumptions, and adjust quickly based on real market feedback
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with SDRs, Solutions Engineering, Marketing, and partners to drive aligned execution against shared revenue goals
Comfortable owning a number and being accountable for outcomes, not just activity or plans, in a new and evolving market
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
Industry-competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events