Sales Development Representative, Upmarket

What you’ll do as a Sales 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 up market
• Organize a multi-channel approach to prospecting and and maximize efforts by developing sequences in Outreach
• Coordinate meetings on account executive’s 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.
• Have prior experience in B2B SaaS, preferably in a pipeline-generating Sales role
• Help us to manage our current Outbound Engine
• Be a self-starter who enjoys creating process and procedures for a scaling business
• Be highly empathetic to prospects as a strong brand representative for Vanta
• Have stellar problem solving chops, and an enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a start-up
• Be able to commute to come in office hybrid 3 days per week
• 6+ months of sales development experience, with a preference for prospecting into companies of 500+ employees
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship

What you can expect as a Vanta’n

• 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 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!
• Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To 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 and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

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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.

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