Senior Account Executive - Invest Gartner Invest offerings for investment professionals provide insight into the strategies and behaviors of technology end users and vendors to support the activities of investors interested in technology. Gartner Invest helps buy-side investors formulate their firm’s technology-sector investment strategy and associated stock allocations. With Gartner, Buy-Side investors get support for their ongoing efforts to monitor the performance of their holdings and make adjustments as appropriated. A unique role within the IT end-user and vendor communities positions Gartner to provide information and analysis Buy-Side professionals need to make superior investment decisions. The Account Executive is a field sales role responsible for both direct client contract value retention as well as growth through contract expansion and the introduction of new products and services. The territory for this role includes specific major client accounts and carries a sales quota. Responsibilities include: Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Gartner’s products and services Account management with outcome of increased customer satisfaction and increase in retention & account growth Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner’s internal sales methodology Proficient in 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 Job Requirements Job Requirements 6 - 10 years external experience with proven consultative sales, preferably in an Institutional Sales and/or Equity Research Sales role. Must have past experience selling research to Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Investment Banks with evidence of prior success in Sales. Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior level relationships within medium and large financial institutions. Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen. Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with Managing Directors, Principals, Money Managers, Private Equity professionals, Investment Bankers, Hedge Fund Managers, and Equity Research Analyst. Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their business. Strong computer proficiency. Excellent written and oral/presentation skills. Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close Bachelor’s degree, with strong evidence of success in school. Masters or advanced degree a plus.
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