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Client Director, Automotive Industry

ServiceNow
Frankfurt am Main, Germanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jan 2025

About the role

Company Description

At ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents, so we do everything we can to make that possible. We dream big together, supporting each other to make our individual and collective dreams come true. The future is ours, and it starts with you. 

With more than 7,700+ customers, we serve approximately 85% of the Fortune 500®, and we're proud to be one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World's Most Admired Companies™.

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Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of a job description but are deeply excited about the role? We still encourage you to apply! At ServiceNow, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, valued, and respected. We welcome all candidates, including individuals from non-traditional, varied backgrounds, that might not come from a typical path connected to this role. We believe skills and experience are transferrable, and the desire to dream big makes for great candidates.

Job Description

ServiceNow is looking for a Client Director to lead and coordinate activities with one of the biggest players in automotive/manufacturing industry players. As a Client Director, you will be responsible for managing and nurturing relationships with key clients on a global scale. 

This strategic role involves understanding clients' business objectives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions or services, and driving revenue growth. The Client Director serves as the primary point of contact between the organization and key clients, aiming to foster long-term partnerships and maximize customer satisfaction. 
You will produce new business with ServiceNow's one of the largest existing account within automotive. You will oversee executive relationship management for assigned accounts and lead virtual teams, including Solution Sales, Solution Consulting, Support and Professional Services, in supporting our most esteemed clients.

What you get to do in this role:

  • Provide strategic leadership and partnership to clients, serving as the relationship manager between your customers and ServiceNow
  • Work with other ServiceNow teams to develop ServiceNow solutions based on each customer's strategic outcomes while leading large virtual teams
  • Oversee growth of global accounts, including development and deployment of worldwide resources
  • Build trust and deep multi-tiered relationships through assigned clients' organization, from project/IT teams to CxO level
  • Develop a clear roadmap and building capabilities across our clients and ServiceNow teams to promote an outstanding customer experience
  • Achieve financial targets set out for the assigned clients, including Licenses, Renewals and Professional Services

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

  • 10+ years of experience in global client management, aligning account strategies to revenue opportunities
  • 5+ years of experience as a Client Director or equivalent role with validated multi-million-dollar sales solutions experience and Executive- level relationship management
  • Previous sales experience in IT Service Management, HR, Security Operations, Customer Service or IT Operations Management (within software or IT sales organizations)
  • Deep understanding of the way automotive businesses operate, and the priorities that drive decisions from the C-level in Global Accounts
  • Strong understanding of the global automotive business landscape and background in software sales within the automotive industry
  • Experience exceeding sales targets
  • Experience leading a virtual or matrixed team
  • Understanding of broad, macro-level business IT needs for a prospective client
  • Travel will be required. This role looks over a global portfolio so should expect to travel to meet the clients and the team.

Additional Information

ServiceNow is an Equal Employment 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

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