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About the role The Client Director, Team Lead is responsible for setting, directing, and executing the strategy for global clients or major regional accounts that are of substantial strategic and revenue‑generating importance.
The role carries a sales quota and manages one to three direct reports, focusing on client value delivery, client retention, and new business.
What you will do
Gain access to and develop trust‑based, value‑added relationships with senior technology leaders and their teams in large global accounts
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 the intended state
Orchestrate and marshal account planning and execution with sales team members and cross‑BU internal partners
Lead and coach direct sales team on best‑practice execution
Develop 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
Attract and retain top talent within the sales team by following Gartner’s validated recruitment methodology, with a strong focus on building a pipeline of candidates for potential open opportunities
Drive high activity by coordinating prospecting strategies and driving prospecting execution
Become a trusted advisor for the client across all their primary locations
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
Line leadership, coaching, and development of direct‑report sales associates
Responsible for forecasting and forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
Maintain and leverage competitive knowledge & focus
What you will need
15+ years of experience with +10 years of sales experience. Past leadership experience strongly preferred.
Track record of success in a quota‑bearing consultative selling environment, preferably experience in high technology (services or software) sales
Experience owning and developing new trust‑based relationships with C‑Level and senior level clients and prospects in large multi‑national companies
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 experience building trust‑based 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 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
Master’s degree a plus
What you will get
Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more!
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
Who are we At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
What makes Gartner a great place to work Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
What do we offer Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it’s productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 158,000 USD – 210,000 USD.
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates.
We also offer market‑leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.
The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability.
You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.
Job Requisition ID: 106334
By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.
Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policy
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales, Business Development, and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Research Services
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Client Director Team Lead, GTS
role at
Gartner
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About the role The Client Director, Team Lead is responsible for setting, directing, and executing the strategy for global clients or major regional accounts that are of substantial strategic and revenue‑generating importance.
The role carries a sales quota and manages one to three direct reports, focusing on client value delivery, client retention, and new business.
What you will do
Gain access to and develop trust‑based, value‑added relationships with senior technology leaders and their teams in large global accounts
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 the intended state
Orchestrate and marshal account planning and execution with sales team members and cross‑BU internal partners
Lead and coach direct sales team on best‑practice execution
Develop 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
Attract and retain top talent within the sales team by following Gartner’s validated recruitment methodology, with a strong focus on building a pipeline of candidates for potential open opportunities
Drive high activity by coordinating prospecting strategies and driving prospecting execution
Become a trusted advisor for the client across all their primary locations
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
Line leadership, coaching, and development of direct‑report sales associates
Responsible for forecasting and forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
Maintain and leverage competitive knowledge & focus
What you will need
15+ years of experience with +10 years of sales experience. Past leadership experience strongly preferred.
Track record of success in a quota‑bearing consultative selling environment, preferably experience in high technology (services or software) sales
Experience owning and developing new trust‑based relationships with C‑Level and senior level clients and prospects in large multi‑national companies
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 experience building trust‑based 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 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
Master’s degree a plus
What you will get
Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, and more!
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
Who are we At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
What makes Gartner a great place to work Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
What do we offer Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it’s productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 158,000 USD – 210,000 USD.
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates.
We also offer market‑leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.
The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability.
You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.
Job Requisition ID: 106334
By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.
Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policy
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales, Business Development, and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Research Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gartner by 2x
Get notified about new Client Director jobs in
Irving, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr