Full-Time

Account Executive

Updated on 9/3/2026

Gartner

Gartner

10,001+ employees

Independent research and advisory firm

No salary listed

Remote in Canada

Remote

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)

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Requirements
  • Experience selling to and/or influencing C-Level Executives.
  • A proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • A proven ability to own, manage, and forecast a complex sales process.
  • Willingness to conduct travel as needed.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required because the role requires daily communication in English with clients and colleagues located in other provinces and in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Drive value delivery with current Gartner clients, ensuring clients maximize the value they receive from their Gartner services.
  • Identify, cultivate, qualify, and close client growth opportunities through cross-selling and upselling.
  • Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against sales metrics and ensure key performance indicators are met.
  • Hold quota responsibility for the assigned territory.
  • Manage complex, high-revenue sales across matrixed and diverse business environments.
  • Own forecasting and account planning on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Desired Qualifications
  • 5-8+ years of business-to-business sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Gartner provides research and advisory services to help organizations make informed decisions regarding technology, marketing, and supply chain management. Clients access these services through a subscription model that includes proprietary reports, data-driven tools, and direct consultations with industry experts. Unlike many competitors, Gartner uses standardized, objective methodologies to ensure its insights remain unbiased and consistent across global markets. The company aims to help leaders achieve their mission-critical priorities while working toward a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • August 4, 2026 guidance raised adjusted EPS to at least $14 and FCF to $1.185 billion.
  • Q2 2026 contract value growth re-accelerated, while AI became Gartner’s largest client-demand source.
  • Gartner repurchased 3.6 million shares for $547 million and added $500 million authorization in July.

What critics are saying

  • The Schmidt v. Gartner securities case, filed March 19, 2026, targets management credibility.
  • January 2026 layoffs in Insights signal restructuring pressure and execution risk inside research.
  • AI tools commoditize analyst access; if subscriptions decouple, Gartner’s moat weakens by 2027.

What makes Gartner unique

  • Gartner’s Insights revenue is nearly 100% subscription-based, anchored by proprietary contract value data.
  • Its 2026 model combines research, advisory, consulting, and 55 destination conferences worldwide.
  • Gartner’s brand still influences enterprise IT buying decisions, budget priorities, and vendor messaging.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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