Business Development Executive, LE​/GE, GTS

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, then uncovering opportunities to deliver client‑value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Business Developers own and drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure, and then transition new clients to the account‑management team for ongoing value delivery.

• Seek out and drive new business opportunities with new‑to‑Gartner organizations across your territory, from initial outreach to close, targeting Large Enterprise C‑Level stakeholders.
• 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.
• Align the right combination of insight, guidance and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
• 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/annual basis.

• 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 own, manage, and forecast a complex sales process.
• Willingness to conduct travel as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Business Development Director
• Team Lead
• Sales Manager

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charitable match program, and more.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• World‑class sales training programs and skill development programs.
• Annual “Winners Circle” event attendance at exclusive destinations for top performers.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces inclusion.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

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