Manager, Enterprise Associate AE

Navan - Business Travel Solutions & Expense Management

Manager, Enterprise Associate AE

Location: Austin, TX

Department: Sales

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

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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 welcom