What you’ll do:

• Provide executive advisory services to CSO members who work across all industries and business models.
• Synthesize Gartner insights and data to deliver world‑class advisory support through ongoing, regular (monthly or bi‑weekly at times) client engagement. Adapt and tailor materials independently to fit each client.
• Host, facilitate, and/or participate in periodic client activities, including working sessions to develop strategy, peer roundtables, breakout sessions, client meetings at annual conferences (e.g., Sales Forum) and virtual webinars.
• Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing client needs and developing customized value plans in accordance with Executive Program strategy and product deliverables.
• Facilitate member interaction and peer collaboration through the relevant member community portal and assisted member connections.
• Probe clients with the right questions to understand their priorities, then connect them with relevant Gartner resources.
• Partner with Business and Technology Insights analysts to identify gaps in client‑relevant material.
• Participate in all phases of the client lifecycle: pre‑sale, onboarding, relationship management, delivery, review, and renewal.
• Focus on sales enablement: retain clients and contribute to account growth through direct support of Gartner Sales Associates, creating value stories to justify the guided service.
• Assist members in defining, prioritizing, and critiquing sales strategies (including go‑to‑market) and tactics; support execution of functional elements like channel design and compensation architecture.
• Manage a portfolio of senior‑executive relationships and collaborate with Senior Client Managers and Senior Account Executives on broader account planning.

What you’ll need:

• High‑tech / Telco industry background for the first hire.
• In‑depth understanding of the sales function and the roles of CSO/CRO/CGO/CCO (leadership, enablement, operations management, compensation, strategy, trends, metrics).
• 10+ years experience as an SVP, EVP, CRO, CGO, CCO or CSO, leading a sales organization with at least $1 billion addressable revenue and a team of 500+ people.
• Broad senior‑leadership expertise and demonstrated ability to drive change at all levels.
• Responsible for client retention per Gartner Retention Metrics and for working closely with sales to vet and close new business.
• University graduate (master’s preferred).

Who you are:

• Critical thinker and problem solver who can assess client situations and provide actionable, outcome‑based advice.
• Ability to build strategic internal partnerships and influence change.
• Capability to lead and manage ambiguous situations.
• Client‑facing executive presence; can quickly build trust and deliver value.
• Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work independently and handle administrative tasks.

What do we offer:

• World‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive and collaborate in person in a vibrant community.

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