Senior Account Executive, LE/GE, GTS - Paris - Gartner

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About Gartner

Are you looking for a fast‑paced career with outstanding advancement potential at a global market leader? If so, think about Gartner. The world's leading research and advisory company, Gartner (NYSE:IT), delivers the technology‑related insight necessary for our clients to make the right business decisions, every day. We are seeking highly motivated, achievement‑driven sales associates to contribute to our double‑digit growth, backed by the solid infrastructure of a world‑class sales organization. In addition to a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions and exceptional benefits, Gartner sales associates can enjoy generous performance‑based rewards, including all‑expenses‑paid trips to exotic locations around the world. Come be a part of our incredible growth organization

Position Summary

The Senior Account Executive is a field‑based, direct sales role responsible for both client retention as well as growth through contract expansion and the introduction of new products and services. You will consult with C‑level executives of global enterprises (minimum $20 Billion yearly revenue) to develop and implement an effective, enterprise‑wide strategy that maximises the value delivered by Gartner's products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Account management with an outcome of increased customer satisfaction and an increase in retention and account growth.
• Quota responsibility of $800,000+ of contract value within a territory of major client accounts.
• Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner's sales methodology.
• Account planning and territory management.
• Managing forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Maintaining competitive knowledge and focus.
• In‑depth knowledge of Gartner's products and services.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of experience with proven consultative sales, preferably in high‑technology (services, software, or consultative environment), with evidence of prior success in sales.
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence and sales acumen.
• Proven experience building excellent client relationships at C‑level within large enterprise organisations.
• Strong computer proficiency and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree – desired.
• Professional level of French.

What Gartner gives you

• Uncapped earnings and challenging, but achievable quotas – 85% of our salesforce hit quota and 40‑50% secure maximum accelerators every year.
• Annual top achievers club in locations such as Miami, Sydney and Monte Carlo.
• Unbeatable training and growth opportunities, including an intensive 2‑week sales academy for new hires.
• Excellent corporate benefits.
• The opportunity to sell at C‑level and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces diversity.

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Job Requisition

Job Requisition ID: 105333

Application Process

Your application and the data therein are received and processed by Gartner UK Ltd., which is operating as a shared HR service provider for the EMEA entities of the Gartner group. Your application will be shared by Gartner UK Ltd. with those persons within the Gartner group which decide about the steps of your application.

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