Gartner

Client Executive, GTS

Gartner$144K — $184K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years in consultative sales, preferably in high technology
  • Ability to engage C-level and senior executives within large corporations
  • Strong intellect, drive, and executive presence
  • Experience in building valuable client relationships with strategic insights
  • Understanding of enterprise issues and creating integrated solutions
  • Knowledge of technology buying centers
  • Extensive industry knowledge related to specific vertical markets
  • Strong computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to deliver impactful presentations to decision makers
  • Familiarity with the complete sales cycle
  • Language skills as necessary
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master's degree a plus

Responsibilities

  • Direct strategy for major accounts and coordinate sales efforts
  • Understand clients' business strategies and identify Gartner sales opportunities
  • Build and maintain executive relationships with clients
  • Manage accounts to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth
  • Meet sales quotas for designated strategic accounts
  • Implement Gartner’s sales methodology effectively
  • Plan large accounts and manage territories
  • Ensure accurate forecasting of sales performance
  • Stay updated on competitive landscape
  • Monitor expenses diligently
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of Gartner’s offerings

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and generous paid time off
  • Charity match program
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • 401K matching up to $7,200 per year
  • Collaborative and diverse workplace culture
  • Professional development with unlimited growth opportunities
Full Job Description

About the role:

This Client Executive role is responsible for setting strategy for major regional accounts which are of substantial strategic and revenue generating importance. This position is typically focused on a small number of strategic accounts (large, multi-national companies) and is responsible for driving new business within these, carrying a sales quota aligned with the specific accounts.

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, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more!

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity 

  • Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 144,000 USD - 184,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.


Job Requisition ID:110376

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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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