Sales Development Specialist, NQB - Gartner Digital Markets

The Gartner Digital Markets Sales Team focuses on recruiting new software vendors to be a part of our Pay Per Click (PPC) and Pay Per Lead (PPL) marketing programs. Our Sales Development Specialists are often the first point of contact with prospective software vendor clients, and thus, an integral part of the Gartner Digital Markets Sales Team. Your focus will primarily be on Outbound prospecting – engaging our highest value accounts that can generate the most impact for the business. If you are an ambitious and organized individual who loves working with people and eager to launch your career in software sales, let's talk!

What You Will Do:

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through active networking and personal/strategic emails, phone calls and social messages

• Build relationships with key decision makers, up to and including C-Level Executives

• Qualify and uncover prospective client needs, goals and pain points to determine if the Gartner Digital Markets platforms are right for them

• Scheduling demo appointments between Business Development Specialists and potential clients

• Achieve monthly quotas and daily KPI’s of a minimum of 50 outbound touch points per day (20+ phone calls per day)

• Develop your sales skills through active participation in ongoing sales training

What You Will Need:

• BA/BS degree preferred (Sales Programs/Concentrations a plus)

• 0-1 years of relevant sales experience (B2B or Software Sales experience a plus)

• Proven track record of success and goal attainment in a sales-oriented environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to build rapport and relationships with potential clients

• A desire for continuous learning and ability to give/receive feedback

• Readiness for a professional environment and a strong desire to grow a career in software sales

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What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 77,280 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.

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