Director, Sales at ServiceNow

Glattbrugg, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Strategy, Territory Planning, Relationship Development, Opportunity Development, Coaching, Mentoring, Forecast Management, Pipeline Management, C-Level Engagement, Negotiation Skills, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Financial Planning, CRM Reporting, AI Integration, Go-To-Market Strategy

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description What you get to do in this role: Lead a team of Client Directors and Account Managers, driving expansion across the regions most Strategic Accounts. Build and drive sales strategy for the region in conjunction with Sales Operations to effectively Go-To-Market including understanding the competitive landscape, presence and strength within the region Actively engage in territory planning, relationship development and opportunity development and driving revenue by supporting and assisting Field Sales Teams in closing opportunities Recruit, coach and mentor team members to drive excellence Development of territories and quota for the sales team and effectively communicate to set performance expectations within the team Manage and report accurate forecast and pipeline to the business Achievement of annual sales goals on a quarterly and annual basis is required Engage and align effectively in C-level meetings in order to properly understand customer business requirements Build effective working relationships with Solution Consulting, Business Units, Professional Services, Marketing, our Partner community and the ServiceNow executive team Retain and grow existing customer base with regular non-sales customer engagement activities to deliver an excellent customer experience Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: Have been responsible for leading a team of senior, high performing Client Directors in a strategic territory. Are a hands-on Sales Leader who likes to be in the weeds with their team there where required. Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. Extensive track record of new business sales success including presentation and negotiation skills within industry and at C Level 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 Ability to understand the 'bigger picture' and business drivers around IT Ability to build long term strategic and senior level relationship JV20 Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. 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 law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Employee Type: Regular Region: EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa Work Persona: Flexible or Remote

Responsibilities

The Director will lead a team of Client Directors and Account Managers, focusing on driving expansion within the region's most strategic accounts. This role involves building and executing the regional sales strategy, actively engaging in planning, relationship development, and supporting field sales teams to close opportunities.