Don't do it - Account Executive Gartner Employee Review

1.0
30 Apr 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Analysts are smart and accomplished individuals that you can learn a lot from. Access to some of the best companies in the world at the exec level. A "prestige brand" on your resume.

Cons

In my 20+ years in sales, this is by far the most toxic sales environment I have ever worked in. Sales managers are promoted for favouritism, sexism is rampant in the Sydney office (ask them about this in your interview/why, and listen to what they have to say). SMs are bullies and I have seen numerous colleagues brought to tears over the years. New AEs are often handed "red accounts", red means they have already indicated that they do not see value and want to cancel the service. Ask about your territory in your interview and if you are likely to be handed these red accounts. One might be manageable, 4 or 5 becomes a nightmare and you will lose your self-respect in the process. Tread carefully.

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Pros

Relative to other talent competitors, Gartner does a great job in providing opportunities for growth and advancement, with associates who possess the right mindset and drive the right business outcomes advancing more quickly.

Cons

While Gartner is continuing to grow, the pace of growth has temporarily slowed in recent years due to macro-economic factors and the misperception that AI is positioned to replace the business & technology insights that Gartner provides to its clients. It's been great to see the actions being taken this year to combat this perception and further invest in AI solutions internally to empower the organization.

3.0
5 May 2026
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Pros

Terrific coworkers. Nearly everyone at the company is pleasant, professional, and willing to help you even if you’ve never met them before. Hybrid work environment. People generally seem to care about you on an individual level. One of the best corporations I’ve worked for.

Cons

Gartner is not in a great place right now. The business model requires changes and Wall Street analysts have tremendous doubts about the corporate liability in the era of AI. Stock has fallen in half over the past two years. Massive layoffs across the company. Doubt the stability is there for any kind of medium term or long-term career. Below market compensation, offset by pros above when they exist.

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