Manager, Commercial Sales

01A; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan is seeking a Manager of Commercial Sales to build and scale a team of Commercial Account Executives in San Francisco. Reporting to the West Director of Commercial Sales, you will recruit and manage a team of 5–7 AEs focused on pipeline development and new business execution.

You will lead weekly pipeline generation practices, forecast revenue, and closely align with Navan’s market-leading travel and expense platform.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading sales teams in technology.
• Experience building and managing a Commercial/Mid-Market sales function.

Responsibilities

• Build and engage a team of Commercial Account Executives.
• Instill pipeline generation practices to increase meetings and conversions.
• Identify, hire and develop talent aligned with company vision.
• Forecast accurately and deliver on monthly/quarterly revenue targets.
• Develop strong knowledge of Navan products and value propositions.
• Build relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Oversee AE activity, set expectations and manage performance.
• Provide constructive feedback to drive team growth.

Skills

Sales leadership

Talent recruitment

Forecasting & pipeline management

Team management

Coaching & feedback

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Navan is looking for an exceptional Manager of Commercial Sales to help develop and scale a team of Commercial Account Executives. This is a critically impactful segment for Navan with a $38B+ market potential across the travel & expense space. As a leader of this market, you will have the opportunity to break into untapped territories with your reps selling the market‑leading platform in travel & expense management. Your goals are to grow revenue by driving and enabling your team on prospecting and execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a hyper growth environment with outbound sales leadership experience in an industry‑disrupting space.

You will report directly to our West Director of Commercial Sales and will be based in our San Francisco office. You will recruit and manage a team of 5-7 Account Executives focused on building pipeline and new business execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and engage a team of exceptional Commercial Account Executives
• Instill sound pipeline generation practices on a weekly basis that results in meetings set and quality conversions.
• Ability to identify, qualify, and hire a team that is sold and aligned on the company vision and mission
• Responsible for accurately forecasting and delivering on monthly/quarterly sales revenue targets
• Strong understanding of Navan products and value propositions within the market
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Oversee day-to-day AE activity while setting clear expectations and managing performance goals
• Strong ability to give and receive feedback thoughtfully and develop team

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years experience as a direct sales leader/manager of a technology company
• 2+ years as an AE individual contributor within the Commercial/Mid‑Market
• Proven experience recruiting and developing top talent
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets across teams and individually
• Skilled in managing and coaching through the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
• Experience using Salesforce for accurate forecasting
• Experienced in hiring and training talent at scale
• Ability to function in a “Player/Coach” capacity
• Bachelor's degree preferred

The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.

Pay Range

$195,000 — $260,000 USD

Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Navan

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform 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.

Culture of Excellence

Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025–2026), Forbes Cloud 100 (2022–2025), and CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022–2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.

Our Benefits

Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.

We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you.

Workplace Policy

Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s 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. In‑office perks such as company‑provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. 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.

If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at talent‑[e-mail].

Candidate Privacy Notice and Use of AI

As part of the recruitment process, certain personal data may be processed using automated tools, including tools that use AI. For details on how Navan collects and uses your personal data, please review Navan's Candidate Privacy Notice here.

Job Search Best Practices

We have been made aware of recruitment scams involving fraudulent attempts to lure job seekers into sending money or personal information in return for fake job offers or coerce them into purchasing equipment by electronic funds transfer (Zelle, Venmo, etc.) Legitimate Navan recruiters will never ask 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\".

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