Gartner · 4 hours ago
Client Director, GTS
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$158K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expGartner is a global leader in providing business and technology insights. The Client Director is responsible for setting and executing strategies for major global clients, focusing on client value delivery, retention, and new business development.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Gain access to and develop trust based, value added relationships with senior most technology leaders and their teams in large global accounts
Develop deep understanding of client business strategy, drivers, goals and initiatives - translating these into opportunities for the client to maximize value received and identifying new value delivery opportunities
Become a trusted advisor for the client across all their primary locations
Lead overall account and territory strategy to drive YoY growth and retention
Develop exemplary account solutions and license architectures – building account vision and strategy, and driving execution towards intended state
Orchestrate and marshal account planning and execution with cross-BU internal partners
Drive high activity by coordinating prospecting strategies and driving prospecting execution
Account management with the outcome of increased customer engagement and an increase in retention and account growth
Quota responsibility aligned to a specific multinational account
Build and demonstrate mastery of Gartner sales methodology and products
Drive consistent execution of Gartner’s proven best practices
Responsible for forecasting and forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
Maintain and leverage competitive knowledge & focus
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience with +10 years of sales experience
Track record of success in a quota-bearing consultative selling environment, preferably experience in high technology (services or software) sales
Proven experience owning and developing new trust-based relationships with C-Level and senior level clients and prospects in large multi-national companies, offering value added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
Proficient in global account planning, territory management, and developing solution/license architectures
Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, influencing skills, executive presence, relationship building, sales acumen, collaboration, and compelling communications
Proven ability to understand enterprise-wide issues and to structure innovative, integrated solutions that provide IT decision support to global companies
Comprehensive understanding of technology buying centers and procurement processes of large global accounts
Extensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territory
Strong presentation skills and business application proficiency (e.g. PowerPoint, CRM tools, Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficiency in navigating full lifecycle of sales process
Bachelor's degree desired
Preferred
Master's degree a plus
Benefits
Generous paid time off policy
Charity match program
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
Market leading benefit programs including generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO
Leadership Team
Eugene Hall
CEO
Patrick Stakenas
Vice President, Team Manager - Tech CEO Go To Market
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