Regional Director, Commercial Sales

Navan

Navan

Sales & Business Development

London, UK

Posted on May 4, 2026

We are seeking a dynamic Regional Sales Director UKI to lead and scale a team of high-performing Commercial Account Executives focused on selling our industry-leading travel and expense management software. This role is designed for a growth-minded leader who thrives in net-new logo acquisition within the Commercial segment (companies up to 900 employees).

What you'll do

You will lead a team that sells directly to CFOs and finance leaders, leveraging the MEDDPICC sales methodology to navigate complex deal cycles and drive revenue growth. Your ability to recruit, coach, and develop A-players will be critical in accelerating performance and scaling success.

  • Own & execute regional sales strategy - drive revenue growth through net-new acquisition.
  • Build & scale a high-performing team - recruit, develop, and retain top-tier Commercial Account Executives who thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
  • Drive pipeline & forecasting - leverage a data-driven approach to ensure a healthy pipeline and accurate forecasting, using MEDDPICC and other sales frameworks.
  • Lead enterprise-level conversations - coach your team to engage with CFOs and senior finance leaders, positioning our platform as a critical driver of operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Coach to win - provide ongoing mentorship, deal coaching, and skills development, ensuring AE success in both new business and expansion sales.
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Partner closely with SDRs, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product to align on go-to-market strategies and maximize revenue impact.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven sales leadership - 3+ years of SaaS sales leadership experience.
  • Growth-minded operator - a track record of scaling teams and driving revenue growth in high-growth SaaS environments.
  • Deep understanding of MEDDPICC or similar methodology - You know how to build champions, navigate deal complexity, and drive predictable outcomes.
  • Hunter mentality - experience leading teams that thrive in new logo acquisition.
  • CFO-Level sales expertise - Ability to coach reps on engaging and influencing finance leaders and decision-makers.
  • Recruiter of A-Players - passionate about identifying, hiring, and developing top talent in the commercial segment.

Why join us?

  • High-growth SaaS - be part of a market leader in travel & expense management, disrupting the way businesses optimize business travel and financial operations.
  • Uncapped earning potential - competitive base + commission + equity.
  • Elite sales culture - work with best-in-class talent in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.
  • Career growth - opportunity to grow within the org as we scale.

About Navan

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management 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), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 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 [email protected].

Candidate Privacy Notice

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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".

*Applies to select locations.