Business Development Executive, New Client Acquisition / Enterprise Accounts

Company: Gartner
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will drive new business with Large Enterprise prospects, from initial outreach to closing, and then transition clients to account management. You’ll build and manage a high-quality pipeline, forecast effectively, and meet sales KPIs. You operate within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values trust-based client relationships and long-term value delivery. This is a quota-bearing position in a globally recognized AI and technology insights firm, offering clear progression and high-impact client engagement.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • generous paid time off
  • uncapped commission structure
  • world-class sales training programs
  • annual Winners Circle performance event
  • hybrid work environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new-to-Gartner opportunities within Large Enterprise territory
  • Own the full sales cycle from outreach to close and transition to account management
  • Build and maintain a high-quality sales pipeline to meet KPI targets
  • Forecast and plan accounts on monthly/quarterly/annual cycles
  • Manage complex, high-revenue sales across diverse environments
  • Align insights and practical tools to add client value in partnerships
  • Achieve territory quota and drive continuous growth

Key requirements

  • 5+ years of B2B sales experience in complex, intangible environments
  • Experience in business development or new-client acquisition in a selling role
  • Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
  • Experience owning the full sales cycle
  • Experience selling to and/or influencing C-Level Executives
  • Willingness to travel
  • Fluent in English
  • trust-based relationship building
  • results-driven
  • collaborative teamwork
  • client commitment
  • strong communication and negotiation aptitude

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Posted: October 17th, 2026