Commercial Account Executive

Navan
Austin, TX

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for sales professionals who prospect and close deals in SaaS environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams, with experience in outbound sales and value-based selling.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of full-cycle sales experience in SaaS or similar environments
    — “2+ years of experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role ideally within SaaS or similar environment
  • Individuals who excel at building business cases and engaging with C-level executives
    — “build relationships with executives of small to mid-market sized companies
  • Professionals who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and seek growth opportunities
    — “A natural collaborator, you enjoy working with others and helping out whenever possible

Things to consider

  • Requires a self-driven approach with a clear ability to meet monthly revenue targets
    — “Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets
  • Must be comfortable with multi-threading sales efforts across departments
    — “Multi-thread into multiple departments to build a business case

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your ability to prospect and close deals with C-level executives in SaaS environments
    — “sell to C-level executives within established companies
  • Highlight experience with outbound prospecting and value-based sales approaches
    — “Strong experience in outbound prospecting into new accounts and conducting product demonstrations in a value-based sales environment
  • Showcase your use of sales tools like Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Outreach
    — “Maximize prospecting tools such as Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Outreach
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage the full sales cycle and forecast revenue accurately
    — “Oversee all sales activity within your account list and ensure accurate monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • new customer acquisition
  • revenue generation
Typical background
sales experienceC-level relationship management

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Cycle ManagementCold CallingProduct DemonstrationC-level Relationship BuildingForecasting

Preferred

Saas Sales ExperienceSales Methodology Training

Stack & domain

Sales CyclePipeline GenerationClosing New CustomersRevenue GenerationCold-callingProduct DemonstrationsValue-based SalesMulti-threadingBuilding Business CasesC-level Executive PresentationsPost-sale Relationship BuildingAccount ManagementForecastingSales Activity OversightSalesforceProspecting ToolsSales NavigatorZoominfoOutreach.ioCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkStrategic ThinkingUser ExperienceGrowth MindsetCollaborationSalesCorporate CardExpense ManagementSaas

About the role

Original posting from Navan

Navan sales organization is seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Account Executive to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the first and only all-in-one, people-first travel, corporate card, and expense management super app that is used by thousands of companies across the globe. Our sales team takes pride in our world-class playbook, strategic sales cycle, and the ability to sell to C-level executives within established companies.

This individual will be responsible for pipeline generation, closing new customers, and generating revenue while meeting individual goals. This position requires a self-starter with a proven track record in driving sales and creating successful relationships with clients. To be successful in this role you must be able to clearly communicate the Navan value proposition and build relationships with executives of small to mid-market sized companies. 

What You'll Do:

Manage the full sales-cycle from prospecting and cold-calling to demos and close

Drive sales by managing and creating opportunities in pipeline, leading to the closing of 1-2 deals per month

Understand Navan’s value proposition and solutions using appropriate value-based sales approaches 

Multi-thread into multiple departments to build a business case and ultimately present to C-Level executives for budget approval

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients post-sale and partner with Account Management to ensure a successful launch, implementation, and ongoing usage of Navan’s platform

Oversee all sales activity within your account list and ensure accurate monthly forecasting of revenue in Salesforce

Meet and exceed monthly revenue targets

Work closely with Marketing, Sales Development, and Growth teams to help drive additional revenue from your accounts

Maximize prospecting tools such as Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Outreach 

What We're Looking For: 

2+ years of experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role ideally within SaaS or similar environment

Strong experience in outbound prospecting into new accounts and conducting product demonstrations in a value-based sales environment

Strong drive with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets

You are agile, coachable, and always looking to raise the bar 

Look for opportunities to learn, grow, and give/receive feedback

A natural collaborator, you enjoy working with others and helping out whenever possible

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Previous Sales Methodology training (e.g. MEDDPIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales, Command of The Message) is a plus

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Source: Navan careers

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