Strategic Account Director

3 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Gartner Full time

About the Role:

This Strategic Account Director position is responsible for driving strategy for major regional accounts that are of substantial strategic and revenue-generating importance.

The ideal candidate will be focused on a small number of strategic accounts (large, multi-national companies) and will be responsible for driving new business within these, carrying a sales quota aligned with the specific accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Directing strategy for large, strategic accounts, including driving and coordinating executed selling and relationship activities
  • Establishing and maintaining executive relationships with clients to become the trusted advisor
  • Account management with the outcome of increased customer satisfaction and increased retention & account growth
  • Quota responsibility aligned to a specific strategic account
  • Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner's internal sales methodology
  • Proficient in large account planning and understanding of territory management
  • Manage forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
  • Maintain competitive knowledge & focus
  • Fiscal responsibility with regards to expense management
  • In-depth knowledge of Gartner's products and services

Requirements:

  • 10-15 years external experience with proven success in consultative sales, preferably experience in high technology (services, software or hardware)
  • Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior level relationships within large multi-national companies
  • Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen
  • Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value-added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
  • 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
  • Extensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territory
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Excellent written and oral/presentation skills
  • Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (C-level)
  • Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close
  • Language requirements as determined by territory needs
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Master's or advanced degree a plus

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
  • Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities


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