Account Executive, LE, GBS

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 our Large Enterprise segment, Account Executives work with clients who have approximately $1 billion 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
• Maintain 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 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 salary, generous paid time off policy, charity 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

The base salary range for this role is $102,000 USD to $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. Other benefits include generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

Gartner is a committed equal opportunity employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. 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 advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.