Account Executive (Large Enterprise), Global Business Sales

Company: Gartner
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Location: London
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About this role

The Global Business Sales Team supports private and public sector C-level executives and leaders in every major function across the enterprise, in every industry and market sector and across major business functions. Our practice areas include: HR, Finance, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Sales and Supply Chain.

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.
  • Align the right combination of insight, guidance, and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree desired.

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. Typical internal promotions include:

  • Business Development Director
  • Team Lead
  • Sales Manager

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 opportunities

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.

What makes Gartner a great place to work

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. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gartner provides 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 seeks 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. Please contact Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or email ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com for accommodations.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026