Business Development

About this role:

Business Development Directors are assigned a geographic territory within specific geographies. Their goal is to prospect companies which are not presently purchasing Gartner Research. The purpose is to identify key buying centers in these companies to sell Gartner Research to expand Gartner's net new client base.

A typical day might look like: • Leverage key best practices to drive and successfully sell new business opportunities; build and effectively manage a territory of prospects to drive business development. • Strong focus on selling to only net new/prospective clients, transitioning closed clients to existing Account Executive team to manage the relationship moving forward• Master and consistently execute Gartner's internal sales methodology • Collaborate with internal resources and external network to prioritize and penetrate key accounts; quickly build relationships with key stakeholders to drive business.

What you'll need:• Bachelor's degree is required; Masters or advanced degree a plus• 7+ years of proven consultative sales experience in high technology (services, software or hardware)• Ability to prospect and develop C-level and senior-level relationships within large global enterprises• Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value added, insightful and strategic vision into their business• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close

Who you are:• Comfortable selling to, influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change • Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

What we offer:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner sales associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including: • Competitive base salary• Uncapped commissions • Generous performance-based rewards, including all-expense-paid trips to exotic locations around the world.

Who are we?

Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's most critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have nearly 16,000 associates globally that support our 14,000+ clients in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a variety of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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Job Requisition ID:38010

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