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

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