Sales Manager
Job Description:
What makes Gartner Sales a GREAT fit for you? When you join Gartner, you’ll set your career on track for outstanding achievement with a company that knows no limits. We’re the world’s leading research and advisory company, steering clients toward the right decisions with business and technology insights they can’t find anywhere else. Our sales associates earn a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions and exceptional benefits — along with top training and support, and recognition for high performers. If you’re coachable, persistent, smart, executive-savvy, and looking for your next great adventure, Gartner is the place for you.
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Sales Manager JD – GTS, GE & LE Sales
The role:
The Sales Manager's primary role is to attract, lead, coach and develop a team of quota-bearing associates to drive revenue for Gartner. A Sales Manager typically manages a team of 6-12 direct reports.
What you’ll do:
Achieve or overachieve financial targets
Develop and execute strategy for achievement of business results tied to overall sales strategy
Attract and retain top talent within sales team by following Gartner's validated recruitment methodology, with a strong focus on building a pipeline of candidates for potential open territories
Drive high activity by conducting team prospecting sessions with direct reports
Ensure that each team member is capable of developing and maintaining C-level relationships
Provide leadership through effective communication of the global strategy
Coach and develop direct reports on a regular basis
Improve the team's success through effective leadership and mentorship
Take ownership for own professional growth and support the team's professional growth
What you’ll need:
Minimum 7-15 years shown consultative sales experience in high technology (services, software or hardware), with 3+ years of management experience
Internal candidates should have a demonstrated track record of successful financial performance, with 2+ years of QB sales experience in Gartner MA or Gartner management experience
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and motivate sales associates
Strong business acumen, forecasting skills, influencing skills and interpersonal skills (to share knowledge with a team to support the growth strategy within sales)
Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen, handling others
What’s in it for you:
Uncapped earnings and challenging, but achievable quotas – 85% of our salesforce hit quota and 40-50% secure maximum accelerators every year
Unbeatable training and growth opportunities, including an intensive 5-week sales academy for new hires
Excellent corporate benefits
The opportunity to sell at C-level and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry
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