Strong benefits and high OTE, but quota challenges exist depending on segment - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Vanta Employee Review

4.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits, OTE is high, eligible for overtime Lots of enablement, and a path to AE (although that path is changing) emphasis on adopting ai and prospecting tools product market fit in downmarket is strong

Cons

Quota attainment is vastly different across segments, but the promo path is the same for months of attainment. Growth segment and up, everyone struggles to hit quota. upmarket product market fit is not there yet

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5.0
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Pros

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

Cons

Company has a big focus on AI, but not sure we’re all marching in the same direction and often doesn’t feel like a good use of resources.

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2.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

* **Too many layers of management.** There are excessive management layers that often create bottlenecks and encourage micromanagement instead of empowering employees to better serve customers and build great products. * **Lack of investment in IC.** Many teams remain understaffed, resulting in consistently high workloads. Burnout is common, and employees are frequently expected to take on responsibilities well beyond their role and pay band without recognition. * **"Flexible PTO" doesn't feel truly flexible.** While the company advertises flexible PTO, in practice there appears to be an informal limit/fake. Taking around three weeks or more of PTO can draw leadership attention, and it can feel like using the benefit may negatively affect performance reviews, even when work expectations are met. This discourages employees from taking the time off they need to recharge.

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