Director of Global GTM Compensation, Navan

• 8+ years' experience in sales operations, analytics, and compensation program management
• A deep understanding of go-to-market models, including roles, structures, and performance metrics, and know how to leverage variable compensation to drive desired behaviors
• A proven track record in designing and executing variable compensation programs specifically for GTM roles, including the implementation, usage, and management of a GTM compensation systems
• Deep experience conducting detailed analyses to support compensation initiatives—evaluating performance outcomes, quota attainment, and modeling various program options along with their associated expense impacts

• We are seeking a Director of Global GTM Compensation to lead our compensation team supporting all of our GTM roles
• You will be at the center of our efforts to continue scaling our GTM teams and drive industry-leading productivity and performance through compensation
• Within the larger GTM Strategy and Operations team (i.e. Rev Ops), you will report to our SVP of Strategy and Operations
• You and your team will be the go-to experts across the company on developing, implementing, and executing our variable compensation program across SDR, SA, AE, AM and other supporting teams
• The GTM Strategy & Operations team at Navan is core to our GTM organization supporting customer teams across the sales cycle
• We work hard to enable our GTM teams to be as productive and efficient as possible, to provide strategic direction to inform GTM decisions, and create an inclusive and supportive environment across our GTM teams
• We manage the systems and tooling, processes and workflows, variable compensation, training and enablement, analytics, strategy and planning, and program management for our GTM teams
• Lead & Scale the GTM Systems, Tools & Process –As a newly formed team, you will define the vision, structure, and operating model for the team, in conjunction with other GTM S&O leaders
• You will work with GTM leaders to define the team priorities and manage the day-to-day work of the team
• Manage and execute our variable and incentive compensation programs across our go-to-market teams, covering both quantitative, attainment-based structures and qualitative, MBO-driven frameworks
• This role supports key positions including SDRs, SAs, AEs, AMs, and a variety of other GTM roles
• Guide GTM leadership in selecting and designing performance metrics and measures for incentive compensation while shaping overall program design
• Collaborate with GTM leadership, Finance, and HR to craft the structure of compensation plans (such as accelerators and payout thresholds), analyze various design options, and drive alignment on compensation programs across GTM teams
• Partner with the company’s compensation, payroll, and FP&A teams to ensure that GTM variable compensation programs align with corporate compensation philosophies, adhere to budget constraints, and maintain payroll accuracy
• Develop and roll out policies, procedures, documentation, and training materials related to compensation programs
• Evaluate, implement, and act as the primary owner and expert user of a variable compensation system, integrating compensation plans, targets, and quotas into the system
• Provide strategic advice and manage any special compensation initiatives (e.g., SPIFF programs) within the GTM organization
• Oversee the preparation, distribution, and administration of compensation agreements, working closely with both internal legal counsel and HR to develop appropriate agreement language
• Process monthly variable compensation payouts with a focus on identifying and rectifying anomalies or data inaccuracies, while continuously monitoring program effectiveness and recommending adjustments to ensure alignment with company objectives and budget targets
• Work with our GTM Enablement team to rollout and train GTM teams on their GTM compensation programs and relevant policies

• Flexible Vacation
• Healthcare
• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Health and Wellness
• Fuel for Connection
• Pet Friendly
• 401k (retirement plan)
• IATAN (travel-related discounts)
• Connectivity Allowance
• Learning & Development

Total funding: $1.1bn

Navan (formerly known as TripActions) is operating in a crowded marketplace, betting against rivals with similar offerings of user interface personalisation technology. Even so, the company's growth has skyrocketed and it has attracted significant investor interest. Competitors cannot match Navan's cutting-edge, AI-driven services, as well as 24-hour customer support.