Summary
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance. The Account Executive is responsible for client retention and growth through contract expansion and the introduction of new products and services, consulting with C-level executives to develop effective strategies.
Responsibilities
- Account management with an outcome of increased customer satisfaction and an increase in retention and account growth
- Quota responsibility of $800,000+ of contract value within a territory of major client accounts
- Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner’s sales methodology
- Account planning and territory management
- Managing forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
- Maintaining competitive knowledge and focus
- In-depth knowledge of Gartner’s products and services
Skills
- 6-10 years of experience with proven consultative sales, preferably in high technology (services, software, or consultative environment), with evidence of prior success in Sales
- Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence and sales acumen
- Proven experience building excellent client relationships at C-level within large enterprise investment banking organizations
- Strong computer proficiency and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process
- Bachelor's or master's degree – desired
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 6-10 years of experience with proven consultative sales, preferably in high technology (services, software, or consultative environment), with evidence of prior success in Sales
- Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence and sales acumen
- Proven experience building excellent client relationships at C-level within large enterprise investment banking organizations
- Strong computer proficiency and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process
Nice to Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree – desired
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- Charity match program
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K matching
- The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount