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    Sr CRM Account Executive - Federal

    ServiceNow

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted Today
    $139k–$188kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Senior Account Executive, Federal CRM & AIDo you have 7+ years of experience selling front-office transformation into complex, mission-driven public sector organizations?

    Are you ready to drive adoption of next-generation CRM and AI-powered workflow solutions across federal civilian agencies?ServiceNow is looking for a seasoned Federal CRM Account Executive to bring deep public sector knowledge and a proven sales record within large federal departments.

    You will play a central role in growing the market success of ServiceNow’s CRM and AI products, positioning them as the foundation for digital transformation across the federal enterprise.Our CRM products are built on the market-leading Now Platform, giving agencies a single, intelligent source of truth. This unified approach supports mission-critical, citizen-facing processes, from

    benefits and grants management to constituent inquiries, case management, and service delivery, so agencies can execute with consistent data, predictive AI, and greater operational efficiency.

    What You Will Drive: CRM & AI for Mission OutcomesYour focus will be on converting agency complexity into measurable mission value:

    Federal Civilian Territory Strategy & Execution:

    Account Management: Develop and execute a territory strategy across Federal DoW and NS agencies focused on high-value use cases such as citizen experience, intelligent service operations, and program delivery. Provide agency-specific input during account planning so target accounts and use cases align with the mission ROI of our AI-driven CRM solutions.

    Target & Validate AI/CRM Opportunities: Prospect and grow pipeline in greenfield agency programs and expand existing CRM footprints through consultative selling, including Executive Briefings, Discovery Workshops, and Use Case Pilots.

    Champion Transformational Value: Partner with account teams, systems integrators, and resellers to close net-new opportunities that help agency leaders improve program effi

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $188k (range: $139k–$188k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Named Accounts

    Pre-assigned list of target companies

    Requirements at a Glance

    Experience·7+ years required
    Prospecting·Required skill
    Consultative Selling·Required skill
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Account-Executive
    Federal-Account-Executive
    CRM-Executive
    Enterprise-Sales-Account-Executive
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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

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    Research ServiceNow's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at ServiceNow involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $139k–$188k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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