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Gartner hires Sales Business Development professionals to drive growth across its research and advisory products, with roles spanning prospecting, pipeline management, and enterprise client acquisition. Gartner has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, making it a realistic target for international job seekers.
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Our Business Development teams play a critical role in expanding Gartner’s presence across the global market. Gartner Business Development Executives strategically acquire new clients by cultivating trust-based relationships with C-level executives to understand their mission critical priorities, then uncovering opportunities to deliver client-value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers own and drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure. They then transition new clients to the account management team for ongoing value delivery.
Our Business Development teams are relentless about building trust-based, value add relationships with clients, delivering long-term client value, and building their book of business over time. Business developers are results driven, client committed, and highly collaborative.
Business Developers will be given a territory of Large Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. In our GBS Large Enterprise segment, Business Developers work with prospects with +$1bil in annual revenue.
What you will do:
- Seek out and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across your territory, from initial client outreach to close, targeting Large Enterprise organizations.
- Convert viable prospects into active Gartner clients, owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clients to the account management team.
- Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI’s are met.
- Align the right combination of insight, guidance, and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
- Quota responsibility for your assigned territory.
- Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments.
- Own forecasting and account planning on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
What you will need:
- 5+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
- Business development or new-client acquisition experience in a selling role highly desired.
- Experience selling to and/or influencing C-Level Executives.
- Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Proven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sale process.
- Willingness to conduct travel as needed.
- Bachelor's degree desired.
Progression within Business Development Executive Roles:
Gartner offers a lifetime of opportunities driven by our growth. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
Gartner has a promote from within culture and limitless opportunities for progression. Gartner leaders embrace this culture and are focused on helping associates achieve success in current role, as well as coaching associates to the next role or path, whether it be more senior BD levels, account management paths, or sales leadership.
Typical internal promotions include:
- Business Development Director
- Team Lead
- Sales Manager
Most of our Sales Managers and Team Leads are hired internally as part of our progression path.
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. 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.
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 102,000 USD - 147,000 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: 105527
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.
About this role:
Our Business Development teams play a critical role in expanding Gartner’s presence across the global market. Gartner Business Development Executives strategically acquire new clients by cultivating trust-based relationships with C-level executives to understand their mission critical priorities, then uncovering opportunities to deliver client-value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers own and drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure. They then transition new clients to the account management team for ongoing value delivery.
Our Business Development teams are relentless about building trust-based, value add relationships with clients, delivering long-term client value, and building their book of business over time. Business developers are results driven, client committed, and highly collaborative.
Business Developers will be given a territory of Large Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. In our GBS Large Enterprise segment, Business Developers work with prospects with +$1bil in annual revenue.
What you will do:
- Seek out and drive new business opportunities with new-to-Gartner organizations across your territory, from initial client outreach to close, targeting Large Enterprise organizations.
- Convert viable prospects into active Gartner clients, owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clients to the account management team.
- Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI’s are met.
- Align the right combination of insight, guidance, and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
- Quota responsibility for your assigned territory.
- Manage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments.
- Own forecasting and account planning on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
What you will need:
- 5+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
- Business development or new-client acquisition experience in a selling role highly desired.
- Experience selling to and/or influencing C-Level Executives.
- Proven track record meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Proven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sale process.
- Willingness to conduct travel as needed.
- Bachelor's degree desired.
Progression within Business Development Executive Roles:
Gartner offers a lifetime of opportunities driven by our growth. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
Gartner has a promote from within culture and limitless opportunities for progression. Gartner leaders embrace this culture and are focused on helping associates achieve success in current role, as well as coaching associates to the next role or path, whether it be more senior BD levels, account management paths, or sales leadership.
Typical internal promotions include:
- Business Development Director
- Team Lead
- Sales Manager
Most of our Sales Managers and Team Leads are hired internally as part of our progression path.
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. 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.
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 102,000 USD - 147,000 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: 105527
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.
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Frame your sales credentials in measurable terms
Gartner's recruiting team screens for quota attainment, deal size, and sales cycle length. Translate your international experience into U.S.-standard metrics before applying, so your resume clears initial filters without requiring interpretation from a hiring manager.
Target Gartner's BDR pipeline roles strategically
Gartner often hires Sales Business Development talent at the associate level before promoting internally. Applying at that entry point gives you more sponsorship-friendly openings and a clearer path to roles that qualify for H-1B specialty occupation status.
Confirm your degree aligns with USCIS specialty occupation rules
H-1B approval for sales roles depends on demonstrating that your position requires a specific bachelor's degree field. A degree in business, marketing, or information systems strengthens your petition far more than an unrelated field combined with experience alone.
Initiate the LCA conversation before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B. Ask Gartner's talent acquisition team early whether they've started that process, so filing timelines don't delay your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Sales Business Development roles at Gartner
Filter Migrate Mate's job board to surface Gartner's current Sales Business Development openings that include visa sponsorship. Applying through a focused list saves time and ensures you're targeting roles where sponsorship has already been confirmed.
Extend your OPT runway before Gartner's H-1B filing window opens
If you're on F-1 OPT, time your Gartner application so your STEM extension covers the April H-1B registration period. A gap between OPT expiration and H-1B cap-gap protection can jeopardize employment, so the overlap needs deliberate planning.
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Does Gartner sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Business Development roles?
Yes, Gartner sponsors H-1B visas for Sales Business Development positions where the role meets USCIS specialty occupation requirements. The position typically needs to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or information systems. Gartner's size and established HR infrastructure means it has experience navigating the H-1B process, including Labor Condition Application filings with DOL.
How do I apply for Sales Business Development jobs at Gartner?
You can browse and apply for Gartner's Sales Business Development openings directly through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles that include visa sponsorship. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect quota performance and sales methodology experience. Gartner's recruiting process typically includes a phone screen, competency-based interviews, and a mock sales pitch or role-play assessment before an offer is extended.
Which visa types does Gartner commonly use for Sales Business Development hires?
Gartner sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for this function, along with TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. F-1 OPT and CPT are supported for students, and Gartner has also filed for EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for longer-tenured employees. J-1 sponsorship is less common for sales roles but can apply in specific training program contexts.
What qualifications does Gartner expect for Sales Business Development candidates seeking sponsorship?
Gartner typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, combined with demonstrated experience in outbound prospecting, SaaS or research product sales, or enterprise account development. For H-1B purposes, the degree field needs to align with the specific role duties. Fluency in Gartner's sales methodology and CRM tools like Salesforce strengthens both your application and the sponsorship petition.
How do I time my Gartner application around the H-1B cap season?
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each year in March, with an October 1 employment start date if selected. To meet that window, you need an offer from Gartner no later than February or early March. If you're on F-1 OPT with a STEM extension, cap-gap protection lets you continue working through the gap, provided your extension petition was timely filed before your OPT expired.
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