Business Development Executive, Large Enterprise Finance

Gartner; Illinois; On-site; USD 102,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Charity match program

Professional development

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business within Large Enterprise organizations across a dedicated territory. You will own the full sales cycle—from initial outreach to closing and transitioning accounts to management—while building a robust pipeline and forecasting accurately.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in B2B sales, experience with C-level influencers, and a proven ability to meet or exceed targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' B2B sales experience, preferably in complex, intangible sales environments.
• Experience selling to and/or influencing C-level executives.
• Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and drive new business opportunities across your territory, targeting Large Enterprise organizations.
• Convert viable prospects into Gartner clients, owning the full sales conversation through to transition to account management.
• Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to meet KPIs.
• Maintain quota responsibility for your assigned territory.
• Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse environments.
• Own forecasting and account planning on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

Skills

B2B sales

C-level selling

Pipeline management

Forecasting

Job description

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 and uncover opportunities to deliver client‑value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure and transition of new accounts to the account management team.

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. While driven for results, they are also highly collaborative with account management teams in handing off business and ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Business Development Executives 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. Clients of the Large‑Enterprise sales teams +$1bil 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 organizations.
• 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.
• 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 precisely manage and forecast a complex sale process.
• Willingness to conduct travel as needed.

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 and Team Leads 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!
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture that embraces diversity
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

Remote

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Base Salary and Compensation

Sample base salary range: 102,000 USD - 147,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary based on education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in either an annual bonus plan or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Additional benefits include generous PTO, 401k match up to $7,200 per year, stock purchase program, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. 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. 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 contacting Human Resources.