Manager, Enterprise Associate AE

Navan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan is seeking an Enterprise Associate Account Executive Manager to lead a team of EAAEs who drive and support complex, high-value sales cycles from discovery through close. You will partner with the Enterprise Sales Regional Director to advance pipeline and revenue, building a high-performing team in a strategic segment.

You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience while deepening expertise in Navan’s enterprise sales playbook, shaping progression criteria and ensuring effective coaching and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience as an Account Executive in SaaS.
• Experience mentoring, onboarding, or coaching junior sellers.
• Proven track record of exceeding quota in a full-cycle or team-based sales role.
• Collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Enablement.
• Bonus: prior experience in a team lead, pod lead, or manager role in a sales org.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of 6-8 Enterprise Associate Account Executives.
• Opportunity support and coaching through early, middle and late stage sales activities.
• Live call shadowing and feedback: join prospect calls, offer real-time feedback, and structured debrief to improve rep performance.
• Performance monitoring: Track rep progress using CRM data and coaching tools, and provide recommendations for promotion-readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Sales Managers, Enablement, and Marketing to ensure reps have the tools, messaging, and collateral needed to succeed.
• Progression Pathway Development: Work with Sales Leadership to define and maintain clear criteria, milestones, and success metrics for EAAEs transitioning into more senior sales roles.

Skills

Mentoring junior sellers

Quota attainment

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Coaching and feedback

Job description

We’re seeking an Enterprise Associate Account Executive (EAAE) Manager to lead a team of EAAEs who drive and support complex, high-value sales cycles from early discovery through close. This role will partner directly with an Enterprise Sales Regional Director to drive pipeline progression and revenue growth with the RD’s Enterprise Account Executives.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on leadership experience while developing deep expertise into our Enterprise sales playbook. You’ll play a pivotal role in building and developing a team of high‑performing sellers in a crucial segment of the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Directly manage a team of 6-8 Enterprise Associate Account Executives
• Opportunity support and coaching through early, middle and late stage sales activities
• Live call shadowing and feedback: join prospect calls, offer real‑time feedback, and structured debrief to improve rep performance
• Performance monitoring: Track rep progress using CRM data and coaching tools, and provide recommendations for promotion-readiness.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Sales Managers, Enablement, and Marketing to ensure reps have the tools, messaging, and collateral needed to succeed.
• Progression Pathway Development: Work with Sales Leadership to define and maintain clear criteria, milestones, and success metrics for EAAEs transitioning into more senior sales roles

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of progressive experience as an Account Executive in SaaS
• Experience mentoring, onboarding, or coaching junior sellers
• Proven track record of exceeding quota in a full-cycle or team‑based sales role
• Collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross‑functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Enablement
• Bonus: Prior experience in a team lead, pod lead, or manager role in a sales org

About Navan

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all‑one business travel, payments, and expense management 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), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 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].

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