Enterprise Account Executive

Navan
Bengaluru, IN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior sales professionals with 4-5 years of SaaS experience who thrive in full-cycle sales roles and can multi-thread into C-level executives.

Best fit for

  • Experienced SaaS sales professionals with a track record of hitting targets.
    — “4-5yrs years of experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role ideally within SaaS
  • Candidates comfortable with outbound prospecting and value-based sales.
    — “Strong experience in outbound prospecting into new accounts and conducting product demonstrations
  • Individuals who can build and maintain strong client relationships post-sale.
    — “Build and maintain strong relationships with clients post-sale

Things to consider

  • Requires closing 1-2 deals per month consistently.
    — “closing of 1-2 deals per month
  • Must be comfortable with cold-calling and prospecting.
    — “prospecting and cold-calling

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you exceeded sales targets.
    — “proven track record of hitting or exceeding sales targets
  • Demonstrate experience selling to C-level executives.
    — “sell to C-level executives within established companies
  • Show familiarity with sales methodologies like MEDDPIC or SPIN.
    — “Previous Sales Methodology training (e.g. MEDDPIC, SPIN, Challenger Sales, Command of The Message)
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • closing deals
  • meeting revenue targets
  • building strong client relationships
Typical background
sales experienceSaaS sales background

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Cycle ManagementCRM UsageCold CallingSales ForecastingRelationship Building

Preferred

Value-based SellingSales Methodology Training

Stack & domain

CommunicationProblem-solvingSalesEnterprise

About the role

This role involves driving sales by managing the full sales cycle, from initial contact to closing deals, and requires a self-starter with a strong track record in sales and building relationships with high-level executives in small to mid-market companies.

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:

4-5yrs years of experience in a full-cycle, closing sales role ideally within SaaS or similar environment

Have sold to procurement leads or finance leads or CXO’s

Have sold super high growth Enterprise SaaS products

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

Source: Navan careers

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