Senior Account Executive [german Fluency]

Vanta · Enterprise · London, United Kingdom · Revenue

Vanta is seeking a Senior Account Executive in London, UK, to manage the full sales cycle for their compliance and security platform. The role involves prospecting, pipeline generation, closing deals, and forecasting revenue, requiring fluency in German and English, and at least 2 years of B2B SaaS closing experience. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, possess strong sales methodologies, and demonstrate technical competency to understand Vanta's software. While not an AI building role, the position encourages the use of AI tools to enhance work.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure
  2. Strategically develop strategies for closing opportunities within your assigned territory
  3. Handle a substantial volume of both inbound and outbound activities to build a robust pipeline
  4. Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and pain points
  5. Responsible for all sales activity and monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce

Skills

Required

  • German fluency
  • English fluency
  • Closing and quota-carrying role 2+ years (B2B SaaS)
  • Prospecting
  • Outbound pipeline generation
  • Territory planning
  • Customer empathy
  • Technical competency to understand Vanta’s software
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Enthusiasm for making a large impact early on at a start-up
  • Growth mindset
  • Curiosity
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting

Nice to have

  • prior security experience

What the JD emphasized

  • closing and quota-carrying role 2+ years (B2B SaaS)
  • proven track record of exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
  • proven track record of long-term customer retention