Conference Planner, R&A
Conference Planner, R&A
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$ 75000 - 75000
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a candidate interested in the position of Conference Planner Research & Advisory. The Research & Advisory (R&A) Conferences team develops and coordinates 600 virtual and 40 in-person meetings on average throughout the year.
The Conference Planner is responsible for planning and execution registration and capacity management delivery coordination and communication for virtual and in-person meetings. This individual serves as a liaison to internal partners across several business units and external vendors as well as participates in project work to create better efficiency and value in the meeting services offered.
The Conference Planner position provides broad exposure to relationship building vendor management conference technologies training and project management and problem-solving skills.
This position would suit an ambitious professional looking to further develop their meeting planning skills and drive project-specific tasks at a professional services company. Demonstrating superior poise and grace under pressure the ideal candidate has excellent time management skills is detail oriented is agile in a fast paced changing environment and maintaining flexibility in their day-to-day workflow.
What you will do:
- Manage the operational delivery of virtual meetings from start to finish including; registration set-up and management coordination with internal stakeholders on delivery specifications and day-of execution.
- Responsible for all aspects of in-person logistical conference planning including but not limited to meeting space catering A/V special event activities vendor management on-site execution and financial closeout.
- Train program partners on conference technology conferences processes and resources (registration and delivery technologies registration protocols and online resources).
- Identify and create new ways to engage with our audiences virtually using feedback on previous conferences/meetings to continue to enhance the customer experience.
- Seek and determine new operational efficiencies to drive further scale across a large volume of virtual and in-person meetings.
- Perform special projects to further meeting/conference product and workflow.
What you will need:
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum 1 years relevant event experience
- Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic
- Solid computer and analytical skills: proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook Word and Excel) and virtual conference delivery platforms (Webex and Zoom) preferred
- Proven experience working and communicating with senior executives
- Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies
- 30% Domestic and International Travel Required to both R&A Conferences as well as Destination Gartner C-Level Communities (GCC) and Symposium Conferences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals cross-functionally and with vendor partners
- Creative innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
- Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
- Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills
- Effective problem solving time management and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
- Ability to work well in ambiguous situations with little information or direction across multiple region
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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 insight helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to more than 21000 associates globally who support 14000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast virtually untapped market potential ahead of us providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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.
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 its 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 49000 USD - 75000 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 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 $7200 per year the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount and more.
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Employment Type
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