Account Executive DACH (Large Enterprise), Gartner for HR Leaders

Account Executive DACH, LE GBS Gartner for HR provides CHROs and HR executives with actionable, objective insights that drive smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. At Gartner, we guide the leaders who shape the world. Learn more here: https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources #LI-ZL1 About this role: The Account Executive is a field sales role responsible for client retention and growth. Account Executives build trust-based relationships with C-Level Executives and their teams. They understand the mission-critical priorities of their clients and ensure clients receive the value from the Gartner relationship that they expect, while also identifying opportunities for stronger value delivery with alternative product offerings. Account Executives will be given a territory of Large Enterprise clients. In our Large Enterprise segment, Account Executives work with clients who have ~+$1bil in annual revenue.

Drive value delivery with current Gartner clients, ensuring clients maximize the value they receive from their Gartner services Identify, cultivate, qualify, and close client growth opportunities through cross-sell and upsell 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.

5-8+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments Experience selling to and/or influencing C-Level Executives Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. Proven ability to own, manage, and forecast a complex sales process. Willingness to conduct travel as needed. Bachelor's degree preferred What you will get: Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more! Uncapped commission structure World-class sales training programs and skill development programs Annual "Winners Circle" event attendance at exclusive destinations for top performers Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces inclusion Professional development and career growth opportunitie Our Awards & Accolades: Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes Global 2000 - 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 & 2025 Forbes America's Best Companies 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Forbes World's Best Employers 2024 Forbes Best Employers for New Grads 2024 & 2025 Glassdoor Best Places to work UK and US Large Employers 2024 & 2025 Human Rights Campaign - Score of 100% for Corporate Equality Index & Best Places to Work for LBGTQ Equality 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 Disability Equality Index Award for Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 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