Client Director, FSI

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Milan, ITA
Hybrid
122K-347K Annually
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Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
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The Role
Manage strategic financial services accounts, owning commercial health, executive relationships, renewals, adoption, and account growth. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, align ServiceNow solutions with business objectives, lead virtual cross-functional teams, develop global account roadmaps, and achieve targets for licenses, renewals, and professional services. The role requires extensive FSI experience, enterprise technology sales expertise, executive relationship management, and up to 50% travel.
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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

    ServiceNow is seeking a strategic, results-driven Client Director to manage a few strategic accounts in the FSI sector. In this role, you will own the end-to-end commercial health, relationship management, and growth of a dedicated portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, aligning our SaaS platform with their core business goals to drive high adoption, secure renewals, and expand annual recurring revenue.

    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:

    • 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.
    • 10+ years of experience in 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)
    • Experience exceeding sales targets
    • Experience leading a virtual or matrixed team
    • Must have an extensive background of dealing with large FSI companies.
    • Understanding of broad, macro-level business IT needs for a prospective client
    • Travel up to 50% (depending on geography/region)

     

    The role of Client Director is subject to the National Collective Bargaining Agreement of Trade Sector (CCNL) and will be classified as DIRIGENTE . For such role we offer an initial gross base pay of EUR (from 122,130 to 173,340). This role will also be eligible for the Company's corporate commission incentive leading to a target gross annual OTE of EUR (from 244,260 to 346,680) and whose specific amount depends on the company and individual performance and is determined in accordance with company's plans from time to time in force and which the company may change in the course of the employment and of which you will be informed in advance. Please note that the final compensation will be determined during the offer process based on the candidate's experience, skills, competence, qualifications and work location in relation to the offered position, as well as relevant indications from the CCNL, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria. ServiceNow also provides a competitive benefits package that supports employees' health, financial wellbeing, family life, and work-life balance. Benefits include generous paid leave, meal vouchers, employee share purchase opportunities, comprehensive insurance coverage, and access to wellbeing, mental health, and family-forming support programs. 

    As mentioned, compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. We will share all the relevant details for this role at the relevant recruitment stage. 

     

     

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    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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity,  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. 

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    Skills Required

    • Experience integrating or critically evaluating AI in work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving
    • 10+ years of experience in client management and aligning account strategies to revenue opportunities
    • 5+ years of experience as a Client Director or equivalent
    • Validated multi-million-dollar sales solutions experience
    • Executive-level relationship management experience
    • Previous sales experience in IT Service Management, HR, Security Operations, Customer Service, or IT Operations Management within software or IT sales organizations
    • Experience exceeding sales targets
    • Experience leading a virtual or matrixed team
    • Extensive experience dealing with large financial services industry companies
    • Understanding of broad, macro-level business IT needs for prospective clients

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    • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan choices and strong perceived coverage, alongside mental-health resources and wellbeing support. Company materials and employer-verified summaries also note inclusive care options and supportive programs.
    • Parental & Family Support Parental leave and family-planning support are characterized as generous, with fully paid leave and resources such as fertility, caregiving, and adoption assistance. Backup care and other family-focused programs are also highlighted as part of the package.
    • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity components like RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan are presented as meaningful, widely available parts of total rewards. Many role and benefits overviews emphasize equity’s role in boosting overall compensation alongside bonuses.

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    The Company
    HQ: Santa Clara, CA
    29,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 2004

    What We Do

    As the AI platform for business transformation, we're putting AI to work across organizations — freeing people for work that matters. Making old tech work with new tech. Reaching across departments, from the front office to the back office and every office in between. Our ambition? To become the AI defining enterprise software company of the 21st century (or "AI DESCO21C," as we like to call it). With more than 8,400+ customers, we serve approximately 90% of the Fortune 500®, and we're proud to be a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World's Most Admired Companies™. Explore your future career with us, visit www.careers.servicenow.com From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

    Why Work With Us

    By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change-makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We're committed to helping our people do their best work and live their best lives so we can fulfill our purpose together. At the fastest-growing enterprise software company, you can grow your career faster.

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