Think twice before joining this company! - Sales Navan Employee Review

1.0
Feb 16, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not many. Free lunches. Trip to SF

Cons

If you're thinking about joining the TripActions/Navan, think twice! They use "start-up culture" to excuse the constant changes that leave reps confused and lost. The leadership doesn't care about you unless you're bringing in revenue with very little training and help, so expect finger-pointing and blame so they can cover for themselves. If you have a bad month and don't close any deals, they'll freeze you out fast. They only care about going public and will do anything to achieve this at their employee's expense. Management doesn't trust their employees and micromanages them by publicly critiquing their work each week. If you don't bring in your own meetings, you'll be criticized in front of your coworkers. Management doesn't listen to feedback and seems disconnected from what's actually happening in the company. They've even lied about quotas and refuse to take responsibility for the high turnover rate using "we are a start up". Surveys meant to be anonymous haven't led to any changes, and the situation seems to be getting worse. Everyone jokes that it's WeWork 2.0 which seems right. High turnover rates are the norm, and new hires are encouraged to submit fake 5-star reviews during onboarding. IC's are expected to take on multiple roles, such as generating leads, executing and managing deals, and launching accounts, with little collaboration between teams. This puts a lot of pressure on account executives who often feel unsupported. The company operates on a consumption model, meaning when customers experience issues which they will with how buggy the product is. Expect to have to deal with it which will it affect commission payouts because of the usage model.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity for advancement, pay compensation, mentor opportunities, great work environment, diversity and equality.

Cons

notice of sick time usage for it to count as Excused Absence, the ability to trade shifts as all U.S. based workers work Monday thru Friday with the earliest shist starting at 8 am and the latest starting at 12 pm CST

3.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation and strong benefits package. The coworkers and frontline teams are one of the company’s greatest strengths many are incredibly hardworking, supportive, and committed to helping both customers and teammates succeed.

Cons

Significant operational gaps continue to impact efficiency and employee experience. Reporting systems and workforce planning frequently feel disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations. Employees and leaders are often expected to be accountable for metrics without reliable reporting or clear guidance on how those metrics are measured. Workload distribution can feel inconsistent, creating an environment where some teams and managers become overextended while others are underutilized. This contributes to burnout, frustration, and a lack of confidence in operational decision-making.

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