Client Executive - Public Sector

Any suitable candidates need to be based in/around the Midlands

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. 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.

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 centres

• 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, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity 

• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities
   

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