Gartner Hiring for Business Development Executive, LE, GBS Finance at Chicago, IL  Full Time

Business Development Executives 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.

How You Will Make an Impact in Business Development

• Demonstrate key standard methodologies to drive and successfully sell new business opportunities; build and effectively handle a list of new individuals and new clients to drive business development.
• Strong focus on selling to only net new/prospective clients and transitioning closed clients to existing AEs within 30 days of closing for continued Gartner service.
• Collaborate with internal resources and external network to prioritize and penetrate key accounts; quickly build relationships with key partners to drive business.
• Primary focus net new logos / net new client accounts.
• Identify key decision makers and develop strategic relationships to drive revenue.
• Achieve and exceed quota.
• Timely and accurate revenue forecasting.
• Compliance in utilizing internal sales enablement tools and management processes.
• Utilizing account planning and time management tools to drive an increase of research revenue to an assigned quota.

We Want a Business Development Manager with These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum 5+ year’s proven consultative sales experience in high technology to large multinational companies.
• Ability to build credibility quickly with new clients; relationship should be developed at the highest level and other key partners.
• Confirmed experience in prospecting and developing new business, by effectively building prospect lists and strong ability to transition prospects to clients.
• Proven experience in closing enterprise-wide complex sales solutions, by structuring innovation, integrated solutions that provide IT decision makers value and support in achieving their business goals.
• High level of clock speed; ability to comprehend and problem solve by thinking and acting quickly on your feet.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence others in the organization with no direct reporting relationship.
• Ability to articulate a strong value proposition of Research at the executive level.
• Ability to uncover and prioritize prospective client’s KI s to drive a shortened sales cycle.
• Comprehensive understanding of technology buying centers.
• Demonstrates presentation/written skills at an executive level; Excellent communicator who is able to formulate, oversee and implement account strategy and articulate the positive financial impact to client organization of investing in Gartner.
• High level of patience and integrity which builds dependable relationships both internally with Gartner colleagues and externally with prospective clients.
• Prior experience utilizing a corporate/enterprise-wide CRM tool.
• Intermediate to advanced competence in Excel.

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At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we’re proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

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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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 93,600 USD – 137,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to [email protected].