Account Executive, High-tech Netherlands

gartner; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 605,000 - 818,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in Amsterdam seeks an Account Executive to drive field-based sales, retain key clients, and grow contracts through expansion and new product introductions.

You will consult with C-level executives to craft enterprise-wide strategies that maximize Gartner's value across products and services. Strong English, executive presence and a proven track record are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience with proven consultative sales in high-technology environments.
• Demonstrated success building client relationships at C-level within large enterprises.
• Strong intellect, drive, executive presence, and sales acumen.
• Strong English language skills and full sales lifecycle knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Account management with focus on retention and growth.
• Quota responsibility of $800,000+ in contract value in a major enterprise territory.
• Master Gartner's sales methodology and execute it consistently.
• Develop account plans and manage territory.
• Maintain forecast accuracy on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Maintain competitive knowledge and product/services expertise.

Skills

Consultative sales

C-level relationships

Executive presence

Sales acumen

English proficiency

Sales lifecycle

Territory management

Forecast accuracy

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Job description

About the role:

The 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 to develop and implement an effective, enterprise-wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Gartner's products and services.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• 5-8 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
• High level of English - required
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process
• Bachelor's or master's degree - desired

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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 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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.

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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.

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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.

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