Sr Account Director

Job Description: 

• Partner with senior management (director, C-level) clients as a trusted business advisor by leveraging the company’s research on emerging technologies and customer experience. 

• Collaborate with industry analysts and the ecosystem to sell and deliver prescriptive client solutions. 

• Maintain the minimum weekly/daily metrics, and ensure quota is met. 

• Produce accurate and timely forecasts. 

• Uncover key business initiatives and engage new cross-functional buying centers. 

• Develop sales opportunities to increase contract value and customer retention. 

• Maintain and build relationships with executive-level contacts to understand their business needs and identify new opportunities. 

• Develop a complete understanding of the company’s products and services portfolio to align appropriate solutions with client needs. 

Skills And Competencies: 

• Demonstrate urgency and a sense of purpose. 

• Anticipate challenges, adapt to setbacks, and respond well to coaching. 

• Adapt communication style to audience needs and listen actively. 

• Leverage data and insights to secure support and commitment. 

• Apply critical thinking to anticipate challenges, make data-driven decisions, and achieve goals. 

• Pursue continuous learning and embrace diverse perspectives. 

• Prioritize work effectively to align with organizational goals and follow standard processes. 

• Build trust through consistency, reliability, and strong rapport. 

Business Scope, Impact, Strategic Contribution, And Team Interaction: 

• Experienced professional. Fully competent in core elements of role. Independently completes day-to-day tasks and solve diverse problems. 

• Work on daily tasks with limited oversight and receive general instruction for new activities. 

• Develop positive working relationships with senior team members in department. 

• Decision will impact department and possibly function performance. 

Thought Leadership, Knowledge, And Expertise: 

• Full understanding of domain and growing understanding of Forrester and Forrester’s market. 

• Use field and company knowledge to address a range of issues. 

Job Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree, preferred, but not essential. 

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant/consultative sales experience. 

• Experience in selling business services to senior/C-level professionals in a highly competitive market would be an advantage. 

• The ability and willingness to make cold calls and book meetings. 

• Proven experience in a similar role, specifically with new-business development, achieving quota goals, and managing personal sales strategies. 

• Effective presentation, organization, and time management skills. 

• A fast learner who is at ease with technology. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Please note that the base salary range indicated here is inclusive of all applicable US geographies listed in this requisition.  This salary range is based upon the position as described in the job listing. The offered compensation may vary within this range and is dependent upon the successful candidate’s primary work location, experience, training, education, and credentials.

Base salary range: $130,000 - $195,000

For employees based in Washington State, the percentage listed here is an estimated bonus target as a percentage of base salary, in accordance with the Forrester Sales Global Compensation plan. Individual and company performance, as well as other eligibility criteria, will determine the actual incentive amount.

Variable target: 67%

For information on benefits, please visit: https://forresterbenefits.com/

The application deadline is September 30, 2026. Please refer to the job posting on Forrester.com careers page if the deadline has been extended.