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Account Executive

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Gartner

Jan 9, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dubai

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant sales experience, of which at least 2 years in a tech/IT environment. Direct sales experience within a software vendor, system integrator, IT consultancy & services, or a similar environment is highly relevant for this role.
  • Experience selling to senior leaders, preferably the CIO.
  • A track record of consistent (over)achievement on your goals and targets.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is desirable.
  • Fluency English.
  • Experience using Challenger Sales or a similar sales method is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Quota of approximately $1M in contract value across 5-10 large enterprise accounts.
  • Build trust-based, value-added relationships with C-level executives and their teams, primarily the CIO and CIO office.
  • Drive account retention and growth by impacting their most critical priorities and demonstrate Gartner’s value.
  • Drive new business with new logos, through networking, events and your own prospecting.
  • Collaborate across teams, regions and departments, sharing best practice, to ensure a best-in-class approach to strategic initiatives and growth plans.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Account Executive?

The main responsibility of the Account Executive is to address clients' critical priorities by driving account retention and growth, identifying opportunities for contract expansion, and introducing new services and products to large enterprise clients.

What is the quota for the Account Executive role?

The quota for the Account Executive role is approximately $1M in contract value across 5-10 large enterprise accounts.

What type of clients will the Account Executive be working with?

The Account Executive will be working directly with Large Enterprise clients, specifically organizations with $750M+ in annual revenue, which includes 77% of the Global F500.

How many years of sales experience are required for this position?

At least 5+ years of relevant sales experience is required, with a minimum of 2 years in a tech/IT environment.

Is experience selling to senior leaders important for this role?

Yes, experience selling to senior leaders, preferably the CIO, is important for this role.

What qualifications are desirable for this position?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is desirable for this position.

What sales methodology experience is considered a plus for this role?

Experience using Challenger Sales or a similar sales method is considered a plus.

What is the company’s policy on diversity and inclusion?

The company embraces a collaborative, team-oriented culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering each associate to be their authentic and best self.

Are there growth opportunities available for the Account Executive?

Yes, there are ample growth opportunities as the business is seeing double-digit growth, providing plenty of internal career development opportunities.

What kind of benefits does the company offer?

The company offers excellent corporate benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs, and allowances for housing and cars.

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