Senior Account Executive [German Fluency]

Vanta; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Account Executive to manage the sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in B2B SaaS, fluency in German and English, and possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers an industry-competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, including remote work options and paid parental leave. Join a dynamic team committed to security and compliance.

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary and equity

100% medical, dental, and vision benefits

16 weeks paid parental leave

Health & wellness stipend

Remote workspace stipend

Commuter benefits

Pension matching

25 days of PTO and unlimited sick time

Virtual team activities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a closing, quota-carrying B2B SaaS role with proven track record.
• Empathetic towards customers with experience in long-term retention.
• Technical competency to understand Vanta’s software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closure.
• Develop strategies for closing opportunities within your territory.
• Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs.
• Forecast monthly revenue in Salesforce.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Prospecting skills

Outbound pipeline generation

Territory planning

Customer retention

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. 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're scaling our Sales team with customer-focused Account Executives who will take ownership of their entire sales cycle, help to build our sales motion as we move up market, and distinguish Vanta as best-in-class to prospects in a burgeoning competitive landscape.

Vanta is growing quickly, we're profitable, and we're continually outpacing our growth targets while maintaining very strong NPS scores. Our Sales team is leading the charge in exceeding our revenue goals and growing our market share as the industry leader in compliance and security.

If this sounds like you, and you're excited to join a growing sales team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do as an Account Executive at Vanta:

• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure
• Strategically develop strategies for closing opportunities within your assigned territory
• Handle a substantial volume of both inbound and outbound activities to build a robust pipeline
• Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and pain points
• Responsible for all sales activity and monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce
• Partner closely with various resources throughout the sales process, including legal, product, engineering, solution engineers, and GRC specialists
• Achieve monthly & quarterly sales quotas

How to be successful in this role:

• Be fluent in German and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.
• Have had a closing and quota-carrying role 2+ years (B2B SaaS), with a proven track record of exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Strong skills in prospecting, outbound pipeline generation, and territory planning
• Be highly empathetic to customers, with a proven track record of long-term customer retention
• Possess the technical competency to understand Vanta’s software and build great relationships with highly technical prospects
• Have stellar problem-solving skills, and an enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a start-up
• You embody a growth mindset, always seeking opportunities for personal and professional development
• You are curious and resourceful, and thrive in a fast-paced setting

What you can expect as a Vantan:

• Industry-competitive salary and equity
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive)
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office
• Pension matching
• 25 days of PTO per year and unlimited sick time
• 8 company paid holidays
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company‑wide events!

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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.

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.