Enterprise Sales Executive Jobs in Virginia
Enterprise Sales Executive jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in cybersecurity, defense technology, cloud services, and federal IT contracting, with openings at every level from senior account executive through VP of enterprise sales. The largest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region, where major employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC consistently recruit enterprise sales talent to support government and commercial accounts. Cloud platform sales, managed security services, and SaaS solutions for the public sector are the most in-demand specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 and uncover opportunities to deliver client-value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure and transition of new accounts to the account management team.
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. While driven for results, they are also highly collaborative with account management teams in handing off business and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
Business Development Executives will be given a territory of Mid-Size Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. Clients of the Mid-Size Enterprise sales teams have up to $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 Mid-Size Enterprise C-level stakeholders.
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.
Align the right combination of insight, guidance and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI’s are met.
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:
1+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
Some business development or “hunting” 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 live within a commutable distance to one of our COE’s (center-of-excellence) in:
Fort Myers, Florida
Irving, Texas
Barcelona, Spain
London, England
Gurgaon, India
Singapore
Sydney, Australia
Relocation assistance is available for qualifying candidates.
Bachelor's degree desired
Hybrid Work Model for MSE:
We have a hybrid work environment at Gartner; this means working virtually and in the office when there’s a business reason to do so. Across our Global MSE sales team, we have in-office experiences which can be as often as several times each week. Each sales region defines these experiences, and some examples include 1:1s with your manager, team meetings, recognition, and upskilling sessions that are better done in person. Coming together with colleagues in our Gartner office is a great way to build relationships across the business while collaborating, learning, and growing together.
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 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.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 83,000 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:115035By 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.
Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policy
For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
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 and uncover opportunities to deliver client-value through the lens of the industry in which they operate. Gartner Business Developers drive the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects to closure and transition of new accounts to the account management team.
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. While driven for results, they are also highly collaborative with account management teams in handing off business and ensuring an exceptional client experience.
Business Development Executives will be given a territory of Mid-Size Enterprise prospects, which may be completely new prospects with no existing spend or could be clients within other Gartner areas. Clients of the Mid-Size Enterprise sales teams have up to $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 Mid-Size Enterprise C-level stakeholders.
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.
Align the right combination of insight, guidance and practical tools to bring value to the partnership.
Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI’s are met.
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:
1+ years’ B2B sales experience, preferably within complex, intangible sales environments.
Some business development or “hunting” 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 live within a commutable distance to one of our COE’s (center-of-excellence) in:
Fort Myers, Florida
Irving, Texas
Barcelona, Spain
London, England
Gurgaon, India
Singapore
Sydney, Australia
Relocation assistance is available for qualifying candidates.
Bachelor's degree desired
Hybrid Work Model for MSE:
We have a hybrid work environment at Gartner; this means working virtually and in the office when there’s a business reason to do so. Across our Global MSE sales team, we have in-office experiences which can be as often as several times each week. Each sales region defines these experiences, and some examples include 1:1s with your manager, team meetings, recognition, and upskilling sessions that are better done in person. Coming together with colleagues in our Gartner office is a great way to build relationships across the business while collaborating, learning, and growing together.
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 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.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 83,000 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:115035By 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.
Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policy
For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.
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Enterprise Sales Executive Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Artificial Intelligence
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in enterprise sales executive jobs across Virginia.
- Proven ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals with enterprise or government clients
- Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field required by most Virginia employers
- Five or more years of B2B sales experience, with a focus on large accounts
- Familiarity with federal procurement cycles, FAR regulations, or public sector contracting preferred
- Proficiency in CRM platforms such as Salesforce for pipeline management and forecasting
- Strong executive-level communication and consultative selling skills across technical audiences
Enterprise Sales Executive Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an enterprise sales executive in Virginia?
Enterprise sales executive roles in Virginia require no state-issued license, but employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related discipline paired with substantial B2B sales experience. In Virginia's dominant defense and federal IT sectors, familiarity with government procurement and security clearance eligibility gives candidates a clear edge. Many professionals enter through account manager or inside sales roles at large Virginia-based contractors before advancing to enterprise-level positions.
How much do enterprise sales executives make in Virginia?
Enterprise sales executives in Virginia earn a median of about $98,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,860 for the lowest 10% to over $179,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire enterprise sales executives in Virginia?
Employers hiring enterprise sales executives in Virginia right now include Gartner, MongoDB, and ServiceNow, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, cloud providers, and cybersecurity firms makes it one of the more active enterprise sales markets on the East Coast.
Which Virginia cities have the most enterprise sales executive jobs?
Arlington, Richmond, and Herndon lead Virginia for enterprise sales executive openings. Northern Virginia dominates due to its dense cluster of federal contractors, cloud infrastructure firms, and cybersecurity companies headquartered in the area, while Richmond and Hampton Roads generate steady demand from financial services, healthcare technology, and regional government accounts.
Are there remote enterprise sales executive jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. Enterprise sales is largely relationship- and phone-driven, making remote and hybrid arrangements common. About 82% of enterprise sales executive openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's inherently flexible structure. New business development and strategic account management tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring classified facility access are on-site.
How can I get hired as an enterprise sales executive in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a business development representative or inside sales role at one of Virginia's large federal contractors or SaaS companies, where structured sales development programs exist for candidates early in their careers. Employers such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton hire associate account or capture support roles that feed into enterprise tracks. A CompTIA Security+ certification or demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement signals seriousness to Virginia's defense and IT-focused hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to enterprise sales executive jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to enterprise sales executive jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across the state's major hiring markets. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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