Account Executive | Large Enterprise | Wisconsin

About this role

The Account Executive is a field sales role responsible for client retention and growth. Account Executives build trust‑based relationships with C‑Level Executives and their teams. They understand the mission‑critical priorities of their clients and ensure clients receive the value from the Gartner relationship that they expect, while also identifying opportunities for stronger value delivery with alternative product offerings. Account Executives will be given a territory of Large Enterprise clients: in the End‑User segment, clients have over $1 billion in annual revenue;

in the Tech Vendor segment, clients have over $500 million in annual revenue.

• Drive value delivery with current Gartner clients, ensuring clients maximize the value they receive from their Gartner services.
• Identify, cultivate, qualify, and close client growth opportunities through cross‑sell and upsell.
• Continually build a pipeline of high‑quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Take 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, and annual basis.

• 5–8+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
• Experience selling to and/or influencing C‑Level Executives.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Proven ability to own, manage, and forecast a complex sales process.
• Willingness to conduct travel as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Competitive base salary ($101,000 – $140,000 USD) and uncapped commission structure.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Generous paid time off policy and 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year.
• Charity match program, employee stock purchase options, and other market‑leading benefits.
• World‑class sales training programs and skill development opportunities.
• Annual “Winners Circle” event attendance at exclusive destinations for top performers.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces inclusion and fosters professional development and career growth opportunities.

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 job seekers with disabilities.

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