Deal Desk Manager

Deal Strategy Manager, EMEA  Navan is seeking a Deal Strategy Manager, EMEA to collaborate closely with our sales team in driving deal negotiations. This role is responsible for managing complex contract negotiations, aligning customer needs with Navan's strategic priorities, and partnering with internal sales and business teams throughout the contract signing process. As a key guardian of our EMEA commercial strategy, you will balance revenue optimization with risk mitigation across a diverse, multi-market landscape.
We are looking for a commercial strategist who is genuinely passionate about the art of the deal!

What You’ll Do:

Develop in-depth knowledge of Navan licensing and pricing models to provide deal structuring and quoting support to our global sales teams
Work with the sales team to find creative ways to meet customers’ needs while adhering to Navan's commercial and financial guardrails
Be a critical enabler of deal formation and execution, focusing on minimizing sales cycle times while optimizing revenue, profitability, and market share.
Actively participate in external, customer-facing negotiations
Work cross functionally across various stakeholder groups including legal, contracts, sales operations, order management, revenue, finance and product management
Drive best practices to increase sales efficiency and effectiveness via deal reviews, early checkpoint and enforcement of standard business practices and policies
Assist with non-standard deal requests, structuring sophisticated deals, driving cross-functional and cross solution teamwork and ensure revenue recognition requirements are handled
Support metrics and processes to improve business visibility and consistency of practices across geographies
Overseeing deal financials, pricing, business risk, revenue recognition implication

What We’re Looking For:

Business degree and/or JD/ MBA
5+ years of software industry experience  (Deal Desk, Finance, Sales Operations experience preferred)
Customer facing experience
Strong eye for business  and proven track record in commercial negotiations
Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; diligent with deliverables and deadlines, able to multitask
Solid understanding of  software revenue recognition principles
Deep understanding of  commercial law  and experience in  contract management
Excellent interpersonal skills – verbal and written
Strong analytical skills along with the ability to demonstrate practical judgment in sophisticated situations
Strong ownership and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact regularly with senior management
Proficient knowledge of Salesforce, CPQ
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
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…