Client Executive Role
This Client Executive role is responsible for setting strategy for major regional accounts which are of substantial strategic and revenue generating importance. This position 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
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 companiesStrong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumenProven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their businessProven ability to understand enterprise-wide issues and to structure innovative, integrated solutions that provide IT decision support to global companiesComprehensive understanding of technology buying centersExtensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territoryStrong computer proficiencyExcellent written and oral / presentation skillsAbility 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 closeLanguage requirements as determined by territory needsBachelor's degree preferredMaster's or advanced degree a plus