Account Manager IV (Direct Sales)

**Candidate to be based in Bengaluru only**

At Forrester, we're trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That's why we're always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We're proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what's right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future.

About This Role:

The Account Manager will cover midsize to large international and local companies with a significant presence in India and will be responsible for selling Forrester's research and consulting products to clients and prospects in India. You will manage a first-year quota made up of existing clients and new business from the designated territory within the target sectors.

Job Description:

• Achieve 100% (or more) of individual quota.
• Lead overall strategy and activity in the targeted accounts.
• Ensure year-on-year growth in existing accounts.
• Position Forrester as the research and advisory company of choice.
• Properly position and manage internal resources to effectively address external opportunities.
• Forecast, budget, track, and report key metrics every week and month to your manager.
• Generate new leads and manage your pipeline.
• Schedule new business appointments and visit clients.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships and satisfaction.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree and proven experience in sales.
• Successful outside sales experience selling information technology and/or professional services products.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
• Experience selling to senior-level executives (senior VP, general manager, regional CEO, etc.).
• A proven track record of hunting for new business in a recent job.
• Experience selling into large organizations at tier one companies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (essential).
• Someone who is self-motivated and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Fluency in English.
• The ability to travel frequently to meet with clients; some travel for internal training.
• An Indian passport or valid Indian work and residency permits.

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