Account Executive-New Business | Large Enterprise | Remote

Gartner is a leading research and advisory company focused on delivering actionable insights for enterprise leaders. They are seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive business development by acquiring new clients and managing complex sales for large enterprises.

Responsibilities:

• Seek out and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across your territory, from initial client outreach to close, targeting Large Enterprise organizations
• Convert viable prospects into active Gartner clients, owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clients to the account management team
• Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI’s are met
• Quota responsibility for your assigned territory
• Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments
• Own forecasting and account planning on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
• 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

Requirements:

• 5+ years' B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments
• Business development or new-client acquisition experience in a selling role highly desired
• Experience selling to and/or influencing C-level executives
• Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Proven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sale process
• Willingness to conduct travel as needed
• 10+ years of experience with proven consultative sales, preferably in End User clients, 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 organizations
• Strong computer proficiency and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process
• Bachelor's degree - required
• Advanced/Fluent in English