Director, Sales Strategic Tech

This is a high-stakes high-impact Sales Leadership role managing a team of Sr. Enterprise Account Executives and/or Client Directors selling into Strategic Technology customers some of the worlds largest cloud providers software platforms and technology leaders.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and develop a team of 5-8 Sr. EAEs and/or Client Directors
• Drive team performance to exceed annual revenue targets through strategic account planning executive engagement and disciplined pipeline management
• Recruit and retain top talent; champion high performers and topgrade decisively
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and excellence
• Partner with Client Directors and Sr. EAEs to develop and execute account strategies for large complex selling environments where ServiceNow may simultaneously sell to partner with and compete with the same customer
• Engage and align effectively in C-level meetings to understand customer business requirements and build strategic relationships
• Manage accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting through disciplined CRM hygiene and opportunity inspection
• Build and drive sales strategy for the territory in conjunction with Sales Operations including understanding the competitive landscape and market dynamics
• Build excellent working relationships across Solution Consulting Solution Sales organizations Business Units Professional Services Marketing Partner community and ServiceNow executive team

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you have:

• Current location in major metro of US WEST strong preference on BAY AREA
• 5 years managing Enterprise or Strategic AE teams (within Enterprise Software) with consistent quota achievement 
• 10 years of enterprise software sales experience and consistent quota achievement 
• Deep expertise in the Strat Tech industry with demonstrated success selling software into hyperscalers cloud platforms enterprise software companies
• Willingness to travel as needed (30-50%)
• Proven track record selling platform solutions into Fortune 500 accounts
• Strong executive presence with ability to engage CxOs and navigate complex enterprise buying processes
• Experience managing large quotas large deal sizes and senior sales talent
• Active engagement with AI-powered tools to enhance productivity decision-making and customer engagement
• Track record building or leading teams in high-growth environments
• Strong success in recruiting coaching and managing an exceptional sales team
• Strong strategic thinking including analytical and financial planning skills to meet and exceed quotas and goals.
• Ownership of accurate CRM reports including current and future quarterly forecasts and opportunity inspection
• Experienced in driving sales process and drive effective working relationships with Sales Operations
• Champions and promotes top performers constantly develops and coaches the team and themselves and topgrades appropriately
• Proven partner relationships and networks and ability to grow the impact of revenue streams and territory development through the partner ecosystem

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For positions in this location (Bay Area OR Seattle) we offer a base pay of $170850 - $254150 plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information :

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. 

Accommodations

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time