Gartner

Account Executive

Gartner$101K — $140K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of consultative sales experience with proven success
  • Strong proficiency in account planning and territory management
  • Ability to engage C-level executives within midsize and large organizations
  • Demonstrated intellect, drive, and sales acumen
  • Proven track record of building strong client relationships
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Consult with C-level executives to develop effective enterprise-wide strategies
  • Manage accounts to increase customer satisfaction and retention
  • Fulfill sales quota responsibility of 800K+ in contract value
  • Monitor and ensure forecast accuracy monthly, quarterly, and annually
  • Identify opportunities for contract expansion and new product introduction

Benefits

  • World-class benefits and highly competitive compensation
  • Generous PTO and retirement plan with 401k match up to $7,200
  • Stock purchase options at a discount
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility and community engagement
  • Strong focus on diversity and inclusive culture
  • Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding market
Full Job Description
Account Executives are solution-oriented individuals who help clients with their most important critical challenges. The account executive is a field sales role responsible for direct client contract value retention, as well as growth through contract expansion and the introduction of new products and services. The territory for this role includes specific major client accounts and carries a sales quota of 800K+ of contract value. Gartner is a sales-driven organization, and the success of our account executives is the fuel that grows the company. #GartnerSales

What you'll do:
  • Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that improves the value delivered by Gartner products and services
  • Manage your accounts toward an outcome of increased customer satisfaction and an increase in retention and account growth
  • Fulfill a quota responsibility of 800K+ of contract value within a territory of major client accounts
  • Handle forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis


What you need:
  • 5 - 8 years of external experience with validated consultative sales, with evidence of prior success
  • Proficiency in account planning and an understanding of territory management
  • The ability to prospect and run C-level and senior-level relationships within midsize and large organizations
  • Demonstrated intellect, drive, executive presence and sales acumen
  • Proven experience building excellent client relationships through offering beneficial, insightful and strategic insights into their businesses
  • Strong proficiency in computer skills
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process, from prospecting to close
  • Bachelor's degree preferred


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Job Requisition ID:101401

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About Gartner

Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory company that provides information, advice, and tools for leaders in IT, finance, HR, customer service and support, legal and compliance, marketing, sales, and supply chain functions. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has over 16,000 employees. Gartner was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Size
16,600 employees
Market Cap
$26.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$266.7 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+14.1%
Revenue
$4 billion
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