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Lead the recruitment process for Enterprise sales roles, collaborating with sales leadership to source top talent and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
At Navan, recruiting is our #1 growth priority. We are searching for a dynamic, creative Principal Sales Recruiter to scale our Enterprise sales teams across the US, with a primary focus on the East Coast (NYC and Boston). This isn’t your average recruiting role, we want someone who thinks and works like a sales pro, unearthing top talent and driving hiring success at the speed our business demands.
What You’ll Do:
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process for Enterprise sales roles; hunting, engaging, and closing “A players” (top 1% performers) who will drive our sales success.
- Partner hand-in-hand with Regional Directors, the VP of Enterprise NA, and our CRO becoming an extension of the sales team and a trusted advisor on all things hiring.
- Design and execute creative sourcing strategies, using both classic methods and out-of-the-box approaches to build world-class talent pipelines.
- Relentlessly pursue the best candidates, never taking “no” for an answer, and skillfully position our opportunities to win over top performers.
- Manage multiple priorities with finesse, staying organized, detail-obsessed, and consistently delivering a standout candidate experience.
- Collaborate with interview teams to ensure a seamless, engaging, and highly selective interview process that reflects our high standards.
- Track metrics, learn quickly, and pivot as needed in our fast-evolving environment.
About You:
- 3+ years of experience successfully recruiting enterprise sales talent in a high-growth, fast-paced company.
- Proven ability to identify and attract elite sales professionals, you know how to build a winning pitch!
- Creative, resourceful, and bold in your sourcing tactics, you thrive on the hunt and don’t shy away from challenges.
- Strong sales instincts: persistent, persuasive, and expert at closing top candidates.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple searches.
- Collaborative and influential with business leaders at all levels; you understand what drives them and how to add value.
- Laser-focused on both client and candidate experience, adaptable to change, and always operating with a sense of urgency.
If you’re ready to recruit like a top seller—combining creativity, relentless drive, and exceptional organizationl skills then let’s talk! Join us and help shape the future of Navan’s world-class sales organization.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
Pay Range
$135,000—$300,000 USD
Navan New York, New York, USA Office
115 W 18th St. 6th Floor., New York, NY, United States, 10011
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