Senior Account Executive, UK&I

Navan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel management company in London is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive sales across the UK/I territory. This role requires managing the entire sales lifecycle, influencing prospects, and closing complex deals. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of full-cycle closing experience, strong skills in building relationships with C-level executives, and a proven track record in sales methodologies. An attractive benefits package supports employee well-being and financial security, alongside a commitment to in-person team interactions.

Benefits

Generous medical plans

Paid parental leave

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a full-cycle closing role ideally from SaaS.
• 3+ years of selling to C-level executives.
• Experience of closing +$200k deals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close and launch.
• Develop strategies for closing opportunities.
• Generate net new meetings with potential customers.

Skills

Closing complex deals

Building relationships

Sales methodologies (MEDDICC, Challenger)

Outbound prospecting

Product demonstrations

High adaptability

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Our team is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our growing sales team in London focusing on UK/I territory. We are looking for someone who is capable of influencing prospects, building strong relationships and closing complex, net new deals with companies between 1000-3000 employees.

As a member of this team, you will manage the entire sales lifecycle from initial outreach to close and launch. Desire to succeed, effective communication, champion and internal/external collaboration are key skills in achieving success in this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close and launch
• Develop strategies for closing opportunities within your assigned territory
• Generate net new meetings with potential customers using personalised outreach
• Leverage sales methodologies to uncover customer needs and pain points
• Interface and sell to multiple personas within target organisations
• Articulate our value proposition and products by using the appropriate sales qualification standards
• Responsible for all sales activity and monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in a full-cycle closing role ideally from SaaS
• 3+ years of selling to C-level executives
• Experience of closing +$200k deals
• Strong experience outbound prospecting and conducting product demonstrations
• Current or previous experience selling into Finance stakeholders preferred
• Use of sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, Challenger, Command of the Message etc.
• Consistent track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment
• High adaptability and understanding of change within the evolution of a startup
• Growth mindset: an ability and desire to learn and pivot skill sets based on business needs

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About Navan

Navan is the leading all-in-one business travel and expense management solution that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com .

Navan provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and financial security. Our offerings include generous medical plans, dental, and vision benefits with premiums covered by Navan, as well as various insurance options designed to cover each family's needs. We also prioritize your holistic wellness with perks like paid parental and bereavement leave, subsidized commuter benefits, mental health support, connectivity stipends, and even pet insurance.

Workplace Policy

Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that is sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. Perks such as lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. We prioritize in-person connections and operate on a four-day-in-office work model. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.

Equal Opportunity

Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.

Accommodations

Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.

Job Search Best Practices

We have been made aware of recruitment scams involving fraudulent attemptsto lure job seekers into sending money or personal information in returnfor fake job offers or coerce them into purchasing equipment by electronicfunds transfer (Zelle, Venmo, etc.) Legitimate Navan recruiters will neverask for money in any recruitment or onboarding activities. All available job openings at Navan will be posted on Navan’s website and all Navan recruiters will be reachable through an email address ending in “@navan.com” or “@navan.tech” or "@talent.navan.com".