Sales Manager, Supply Chain LE, GBS

at Gartner, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sales Manager

Are you looking for a dynamic career with excellent growth potential at a global
market leader? If so, consider Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Gartner delivers the technology-related insights necessary for our clients to make the right business decisions, every day.

We are seeking highly motivated, goal-driven sales associates to be part of our double-digit growth, backed by the solid infrastructure of a premier sales organization. Gartner offer a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions and extraordinary benefits. In addition, sales associates enjoy generous performance-based rewards, including all-expense-paid trips to exotic locations around the world. Come be a part of our incredible growth organization!

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 Senior Sales Manager typically manages a team of 6-8 direct reports.

Responsibilities:
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
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

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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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... For full info follow application link.

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 affirmatively 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.