Sales Manager| Large Enterprise | Austin, Houston

Gartner is a leading company that provides expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable business and technology insights. The Sales Manager's primary role is to attract, lead, coach, and develop a team of quota-bearing associates to drive revenue for Gartner, ensuring the achievement of financial targets and the development of high-performing sales teams.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve or overachieve financial targets
• Develop and execute strategy for achievement of business results tied to overall sales strategy
• Attract and retain top talent within sales team by following Gartner's validated recruitment methodology, with a strong focus on building a pipeline of candidates for potential open territories
• Drive high activity by conducting team prospecting sessions with direct reports
• Ensure that each team member is capable of developing and maintaining C-level relationships
• Provide leadership through effective communication of the global strategy
• Coach and develop direct reports on a regular basis
• Improve the team's success through effective leadership and mentorship
• Take ownership for own professional growth and support the team's professional growth

Requirements:

• Minimum 7-15 years shown consultative sales experience in high technology (services, software or hardware), with 3+ years of management experience
• Internal candidates should have a demonstrated track record of successful financial performance, with 2+ years of QB sales experience in Gartner MA or Gartner management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate sales associates
• Strong business acumen, forecasting skills, influencing skills and interpersonal skills (to share knowledge with a team to support the growth strategy within sales)
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen, handling others