Client Executive - Global Enterprise – Global Tech Sales

Overview

Client Executive role description and responsibilities for one specific Client Account within the manufacturing, defence, energy or automotive sector, reporting to the Client Director. The CE is responsible for setting, directing, and executing the strategy for the account, continuing to build C-Level engagement and drive new business within the account.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for directing strategy for large, strategic accounts including driving and coordinating executed selling and relationship activities
• Responsible for detailed understanding of large account client business strategy, drivers, goals and initiatives and translating these into Gartner selling opportunities
• Establish and maintain executive relationships with clients to become the trusted advisor
• Account management with outcome of increased customer satisfaction and increase in retention & account growth
• Quota responsibility aligned to a specific strategic accounts
• Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner’s internal sales methodology
• Proficient in large account planning and understanding of territory management
• Manage forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
• Maintain competitive knowledge & focus
• Fiscal responsibility with regards to expense management
• In-depth knowledge of Gartner’s products and services

What you’ll need

• 10-15 years external experience with proven success in consultative sales, preferably experience in high technology (services, software or hardware)
• Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior level relationships within large multi-national companies
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen
• Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
• Proven ability to understand enterprise-wide issues and to structure innovative, integrated solutions that provide IT decision support to global companies
• Comprehensive understanding of technology buying centres
• Extensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territory
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent written and oral/presentation skills
• Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (C-level)
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close
• Language requirements as determined by territory needs
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Master’s or advanced degree a plus

What you will get

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), charity match program, and more!
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity.
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

Our awards and accolades

• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2016-2025
• Forbes America’s Best Employers 2018-2025
• Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2022-2024
• Human Rights Campaign - Score of 100% for Corporate Equality Index & Best Places to Work for LBGTQ Equality 2018-2024
• Disability Equality Index Award for Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021-2024
• Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022-2024

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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