Regional Director, Mid-Market Sales (Central)

01A; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Equity plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Navan is seeking a Regional Director of Mid-Market Sales to build and scale a team of Mid-Market Account Executives in Austin. You will recruit 5–7 AEs, instill pipeline generation practices, forecast revenue, and drive overall revenue growth by aligning the team with Navan’s value proposition.

The ideal candidate has a track record of leading sales teams and coaching through the full sales cycle. You will report to the VP of Mid-Market Sales, lead in a hyper-growth environment, and contribute

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years experience as a direct sales leader/manager of a technology company.
• 3+ years as an AE in Mid-Market/Enterprise space.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets across teams and individually.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of Mid-Market Account Executives.
• Forecast and deliver on monthly/quarterly sales targets.
• Hire and coach talent at scale and ensure pipeline generation.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Forecasting

Full-cycle sales

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Navan is looking for an exceptional Regional Director of Mid-Market Sales to help develop and scale a team of Mid-Market Account Executives. This is an impactful segment for Navan and has 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 only all-in-one travel and expense management solution. Your goals are to grow revenue by aligning your team on best practices for prospecting and executing. The ideal candidate thrives in a hyper growth environment and knows how to lead teams through collaboration and winning together.

You will report directly to our VP of Mid-Market Sales and will be based in our Austin office. You will recruit and manage a team of 5-7 Account Executives focused on building pipeline and new business execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a hyper growth environment and knows how to lead teams through collaboration and winning together.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and engage a team of exceptional Mid-Market Account Executives
• Instill sound pipeline generation practices on a weekly basis that results in quality conversions and demos set
• 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 the Navan products and value proposition 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:

• 2-4+ years experience as a direct sales leader/manager of a technology company
• 3+ years as an AE individual contributor within the Mid-Market/Enterprise space
• 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

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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 [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.