Commercial Account Executive
Navan
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Navan sales organization is seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Account Executive to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the first and only all-in-one, people-first travel, corporate card, and expense management super app that is used by thousands of companies across the globe. Our sales team takes pride in our world-class playbook, strategic sales cycle, and the ability to sell to C-level executives within established companies.
This individual will be responsible for pipeline generation, closing new customers, and generating revenue while meeting individual goals. This position requires a self-starter with a proven track record in driving sales and creating successful relationships with clients. To be successful in this role you must be able to clearly communicate the Navan value proposition and build relationships with executives of small to mid-market sized companies.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the full sales-cycle from prospecting and cold-calling to demos and close
- Drive sales by managing and creating opportunities in pipeline, leading to the closing of 1-2 deals per month
- Understand Navan’s value proposition and solutions using appropriate value-based sales approaches
- Multi-thread into multiple departments to build a business case and ultimately present to C-Level executives for budget approval
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients post-sale and partner with Account Management to ensure a successful launch, implementation, and ongoing usage of Navan’s platform
- Oversee all sales activity within your account list and ensure accurate monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce
- Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets
- Work closely with Marketing, Sales Development, and Growth teams to help drive additional revenue from your accounts
- Maximize prospecting tools such as Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Outreach
What We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role ideally within SaaS or similar environment
- Strong experience in outbound prospecting into new accounts and conducting product demonstrations in a value-based sales environment
- Strong drive with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
- You are agile, coachable, and always looking to raise the bar
- Look for opportunities to learn, grow, and give/receive feedback
- A natural collaborator, you enjoy working with others and helping out whenever possible
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Previous Sales Methodology training (e.g. MEDDPIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales, Command of The Message) is a plus
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About this role
Navan is hiring a Commercial Account Executive in Austin to drive new business for its integrated travel, corporate card, and expense management platform. You'd own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and cold-calling through demos and closing—targeting small to mid-market companies and their C-level decision-makers. The role expects you to close 1-2 deals monthly, manage your pipeline in Salesforce, forecast accurately, and hit revenue targets while using tools like Sales Navigator and Outreach to source opportunities.
This position suits someone with at least two years of closing experience in SaaS or similar full-cycle environments who thrives on outbound prospecting and value-based selling. You'll need to understand Navan's value proposition deeply, navigate multiple departments to build business cases, and present to executives. Beyond the initial close, you'll partner with Account Management on implementation and work cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales Development teams to expand revenue from your accounts.
The company values self-starters who are coachable, collaborative, and driven to exceed targets. Prior exposure to sales methodologies like MEDDPIC or Challenger Sales is a plus. This is an in-office role in Austin requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
How this employer is doing
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Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000
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