Client Executive, Global Enterprise France

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Paris La Defense cedex Until 9/15/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

About the role:

This Client Executive role is responsible for setting strategy for major regional accounts which are of substantial strategic and revenue generating importance. This position is typically focused on a small number of strategic accounts (global, multi-national companies) and is responsible for driving new business within these, carrying a sales quota aligned with the specific accounts.

What you’ll do:

  • Responsible for directing strategy for global, strategic accounts including driving and coordinating executed selling and relationship activities

  • Responsible for detailed understanding of large account client business strategy, drivers, goals and initiatives and translating these into Gartner selling opportunities

  • Establish and maintain executive relationships with clients to become the trusted advisor 

  • Account management with outcome of increased customer satisfaction and increase in retention & account growth

  • Quota responsibility aligned to a specific strategic accounts

  • Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner’s internal sales methodology

  • Proficient in large account planning and understanding of territory management

  • Manage forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis

  • Maintain competitive knowledge & focus

  • Fiscal responsibility with regards to expense management

  • In-depth knowledge of Gartner’s products and services

What you’ll need:

 

  • 10-15 years external experience with proven success in consultative sales, preferably experience in high technology (services, software or hardware)

  • Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior level relationships within large multi-national companies

  • Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence, sales acumen

  • Proven experience building excellent 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 centres

  • Extensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territory

  • Strong computer proficiency

  • Excellent written and oral/presentation skills

  • Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (C-level)

  • Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close

  • Fluency in English and French

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred 

  • Master’s or advanced degree a plus

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 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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 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.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

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.


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About this role

Summary

Manage global strategic accounts, develop relationships, drive sales, and increase client satisfaction.

Job title

Client Executive, Global Enterprise France

Experience level

10-15 years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Paris La Defense cedex, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

sales strategyC-level relationshipsbusiness developmentclient managementfrenchenglish

Preferred skills

industry knowledgesoftware solutionsmultinational experience

Specializations

enterprise salesaccount managementB2B
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

La défense, 18170 Loye-sur-Arnon, France

Remote City