Don't be fooled!! - Account Executive Vanta Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Had to leave this when I saw a previous review from management in EMEA: On paper, the company and opportunity look great - strong product in an interesting space, good package (on paper). Working here will help you understand what you don't want in future opportunities.

Cons

Personally I was lied to during the interview process about rep attainment and actually shown one person's attainment who was doing exceptionally well. Turned out no one who didn't own a full markets to themselves was hitting number and it wasn't by a small amount. You'll very quickly begin to see how "leadership" leads by fear and threats of PIPs which most people are on. Leadership will pressure you to close deals at any cost which, to them, means discounting as much as possible. This turns the impossible quotas into even more of an aspiration rather than a target. The ones who'll do well here are those who have no problem deceiving customers and selling them the dream. I could go on and on about how terrible it is to work specifically in the EMEA org but the best advice I can give is not to be fooled by the package or growth the company is experiencing and certainly not by the reviews from management who will make your life hell.

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Great salary, I work on a team that has excellent balance. I get recognized when I do good work.

Cons

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2.0
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* Remote-first culture with flexibility. * Competitive market-rate compensation.

Cons

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