Manager, Deal Desk at Vanta serving as a strategic partner to Sales leadership in the EMEA region. Responsible for deal reviews, execution processes, and operational improvements.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the Deal Desk function for EMEA, serving as the primary partner to Sales leadership and ensuring deals are structured strategically, compliant with internal policies, and accurately booked.
Build strong partnerships with Sales teams and leadership to expedite deals, enhance process efficiency, and position Deal Desk as a strategic advisor earlier in the sales cycle.
Review and evaluate deals for policy alignment, compliance, and booking accuracy, managing all aspects of deal execution including pricing, configuration, approvals, and escalation of non-standard requests.
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Billing, Revenue, Collections, and GTM Operations to streamline quote-to-cash workflows, ensure scalability, and maintain alignment across functions.
Lead and drive operational improvements - identifying process gaps, implementing scalable solutions, and helping to mature Deal Desk systems as Vanta grows.
Support Finance during month-end close and audits, ensuring all deals are accurately reconciled between systems and the statement of record.
Provide analytical insight into deal trends and process efficiency, using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Educate and enable Sales teams on process changes, policy updates, and Deal Desk best practices to improve deal velocity and compliance.
Represent the Finance organisation in cross-functional initiatives that support selling activities, product launches, and business model evolution.
Be a builder in a fast-growing environment, proactively developing frameworks, tools, and processes that drive operational excellence and global alignment across regions.
Requirements
7+ years of deal desk experience
Proven relationship builder who can partner effectively with Sales leadership, Finance, Legal, GTM Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders across geographies (EMEA and NAMER).
Experience across various business models, supporting both subscription-based and consumption-based revenue structures.
Strong operational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Builder mindset: comfortable working through ambiguity and maturing processes and systems; proactive in identifying gaps, recommending solutions, and implementing scalable improvements.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, using data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Experience managing high deal volumes and tight deadlines during end-of-month and end-of-quarter cycles.
Clear and concise communicator, able to simplify complex concepts, influence stakeholders, and advocate for Deal Desk as a strategic partner.
Benefits
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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