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Sr. Solution Sales Executive – State & Local… at ServiceNow · Phoenix

ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timePhoenix, AZ$145k–$220k/yr

Job Description

Company Description

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

Armis from ServiceNow, protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. Combined with ServiceNow’s Security and Risk capabilities, as well as Identity Security capabilities from Veza, we bring together all critical capabilities to secure every asset, every identity - incl. AI Agents - across all environments with the right level of context - security, operational and business - to build the first of its kind autonomous defense platform for the Agentic Enterprise.

Job Description

You will drive new business sales revenue for ServiceNow's OT/Cyber-Physical Systems portfolio — including Armis OT visibility and security, Cyber Asset Security, and USEM for OT — within state and local government accounts across the US West territory. You will accomplish this through account and territory planning, prospect research, business development strategy, and field-based sales execution against a defined set of accounts.

What you get to do in this role:

Develop relationships with OT and cybersecurity leaders (e.g., CISO, VP/Director of OT Security, Plant/Facility Operations leaders, Critical Infrastructure Program Owners) within state and local government organizations
Build and lead account strategy across a broad virtual team: Client Directors, Solution Consultants, Armis specialists, Partners, and Marketing to orchestrate coverage of both IT and OT stakeholders
Be a trusted advisor by understanding each customer's OT/cyber-physical risk posture and regulatory obligations, and advising on how ServiceNow's OT security portfolio fits their broader security and asset management roadmap
Identify and bring in the right specialist or support resource at the right time, particularly OT/ICS security and Armis subject-matter expertise

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

Experience leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving — e.g., AI-powered tools, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's impact on the function or industry
7+ years of sales experience within a software or solutions sales organization
Must have prior US Government sales experience (State / Local/ Federal)
Experience selling cybersecurity, ideally OT/ICS security (i.e. Claroty, Nozomi, Tenable), cyber-physical systems, or asset security solutions
Knowledge of and experience selling into state and local government or other critical infrastructure sectors (e.g., utilities, transportation, water/wastewater)
Experience establishing trusted relationships with current and prospective clients and cross-functional teams
Ability to produce new business, negotiate deals, and maintain healthy relationships with senior security and operations stakeholders
Track record of overachieving sales targets
Ability to understand the "bigger picture" of a customer's OT/IT convergence and security strategy and bring it to life commercially and technically
Experience promoting a customer-success focus in a "win as a team" environment

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $145,150 - $220,000, 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, 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

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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.