Business Development Executive, GBS Large Enterprise

About this role Our Business Development teams play a critical role in expanding Gartner's presence across the global market. Gartner Business Development Executives strategically acquire new clients by cultivating trust‑based relationships with C‑level executives to understand their mission‑critical priorities and uncover opportunities to deliver client‑value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure and transition of new accounts to the account management team. Our Business Development teams are relentless about building trust‑based, value‑add relationships with clients, delivering long‑term client value, and building their book of business over time. While driven for results, they are also highly collaborative with account management teams in handing off business and ensuring an exceptional client experience. Business Development Executives will be given a territory of Large‑Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. Clients of the Large‑Enterprise sales teams have annual revenue of +$1 billion. What you will do 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. What you will need 5+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within a complex, intangible sales environment. 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. Progression within Business Development Executive Roles Typical internal promotions include: Business Development Director Team Lead Sales Manager Most of our Sales Managers and Team Leads are hired internally as part of our progression path. What you will get Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more. Collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces diversity. Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: 102,000 USD – 147,000 USD. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based uncapped sales incentive plan. Market‑leading benefit programs include generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. Qualified individuals with a disability or a disabled veteran may request a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations can be requested by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gartner