Location:London, UK
Department:Sales
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Regional Director to join our expanding EMEA Commercial & Mid-Market Upsell Sales team. This is a first-line leadership role responsible for driving net-new logo acquisition, cross-sell, and up-sell initiatives across enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments, has a strong grasp of complex sales methodologies like MEDDPICC, and excels in recruiting, coaching, and developing top-tier sales talent.
What You'll Do:
Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and retain a team of A-player Commercial & Mid-Market Account Executives, fostering a high-performance sales culture.
Revenue Growth: Drive pipeline generation, new logo acquisition, and expansion opportunities within existing accounts.
Sales Execution: Ensure the team effectively executes the MEDDPICC sales process to qualify, advance, and close enterprise deals.
Customer Focus: Build strong relationships with CFOs and senior finance leaders, positioning our solutions as mission-critical to their financial strategy.
Coaching & Development: Provide hands-on coaching, deal strategy guidance, and continuous skill development for AEs.
Forecasting & Reporting: Own accurate forecasting and pipeline management, leveraging data-driven insights to drive predictability.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to refine messaging, drive demand, and ensure customer success.
Growth Mindset: Instill a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the sales organization.
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of SaaS sales leadership experience, with a track record of exceeding targets.
Strong experience selling to CFOs and finance executives in large organizations.
Deep understanding of complex sales cycles and methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC).
Proven ability to hire, develop, and lead high-performing Commercial & Mid-Market AEs.
Exceptional coaching and deal execution skills, with a passion for talent development.
Strong analytical mindset and ability to leverage data for decision-making.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presence.
High-growth, scale-up experience preferred; growth mindset required.
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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-accommodations@navan.com.
Candidate Privacy Notice and Use of AI
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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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