Big Promises. Not Always Delivered. - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Vanta Employee Review

2.0
12 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The role offers strong compensation with good pay, especially for those who consistently hit their targets, which most SDRs do. On top of that, the benefits package is excellent, including a weekly lunch allowance, a monthly commute stipend, and coverage for your phone and internet expenses.

Cons

The product is primarily built for the startup and SMB space, where it performs well against competitors though while it wins some deals, it also loses many. Despite the company claiming to focus on the enterprise segment, the product isn’t yet ready for that market. The SDR function is heavily micromanaged, and there’s little room to speak your mind without facing repercussions. The supposed 12-month promotion timeline to AE or other roles is unrealistic and typically takes much longer. Additionally, enablement and training are severely lacking, leaving many SDRs without the support they need to succeed.

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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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.

2.0
2 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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