District Sales Director at ServiceNow

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

249500.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Leadership, Enterprise Software Sales, AI Integration, New Business Acquisition, C-Level Engagement, Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, CRM Management, Negotiation Skills, Relationship Development, Pipeline Generation, Team Management, Financial Acumen, Collaboration, Partner Relationships

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: Build a team of direct Enterprise Sales Executives to drive rapid new business growth in the region 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: Minimum 5+ years as a first-line sales leader managing a team of "core" Account Executives in enterprise software sales Proven track record of consistently meeting/exceeding sales targets 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 goals Ownership of accurate CRM reports, current and future quarterly forecasts and opportunity inspection Extensive new business acquisition experience including multi-threaded selling into both IT and business stakeholders (HR/CHRO, Finance, Operations, etc.) with proven ability to present, negotiate, and close deals at the C-level across diverse buying centers 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 relationships Ability to adapt and work effectively within a rapidly changing and growing environment Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen Built self-motivated sales teams that embrace a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and overachievement 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 Ownership of driving successful pipeline generation activities developed by marketing or the partner community JV20 For positions in this location (Bay Area, CA), we offer a base pay of $167,900 - $249,500, 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 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.

Responsibilities

The District Sales Director will build and lead a team of Enterprise Sales Executives to drive new business growth in the region. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, engaging in territory planning, and managing sales forecasts.