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. Gartner Business Developers own and drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure. They then transition new clients to the account management team for ongoing value delivery. Our Business Development teams are relentless about building trust-based, value add relationships with clients, delivering long-term client value, and building their book of business over time. Business developers are results driven, client committed, and highly collaborative. Business Developers will be given a territory of Large Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. In our End-User Large Enterprise segment, Business Developers work with prospects with +$1bl in annual revenue. In our Technology Vendor Large Enterprise segment, Business Developers work with prospects with +$500mil in annual revenue. What you will do Seek out and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across your territory, from initial client 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 KPI’s are met. 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. What you will need 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 Progression within Business Development Executive Roles Gartner offers a lifetime of opportunities driven by our growth. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. Gartner has a promote from within culture and limitless opportunities for progression. Gartner leaders embrace this culture and are focused on helping associates achieve success in current role, as well as coaching associates to the next role or path, whether it be more senior BD levels, account management paths, or sales leadership. Typical internal promotions include: Business Development Director Team Lead Sales Manager Most of our Sales Managers are hired internally as part of our progression path. What you will get 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 Awards and Accolades Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers 2018, 2019 & 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2022, 2023, 2024 Human Rights Campaign - Score of 100% for Corporate Equality Index & Best Places to Work for LBGTQ Equality 2018, 2019, 2020, 202, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Disability Equality Index Award for Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022, 2023 & 2024 #LI-DC7 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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 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 does Gartner 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. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us. 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 seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. 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