Client Executive, GTS

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.Thisposition 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 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 centers * 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, with strong evidence of success in school * Master's or advanced degree a plus What you will get: * Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more! * Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity #LI-AR4 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire rema