Planner, Conferences

Gartner Conferences is GROWING! We are hiring Planner-level Associates based in our Egham office (hybrid). Our Conferences Operations team works in a COE model to become specialized experts in an element of a large Conference. Our teams are highly collaborative to deliver best in class B2B conferences.

A few roles currently open include:

Exhibit Operations - responsibility over exhibit operations, service delivery and sponsorship fulfillment for Gartner’s destination conferences. Responsible for the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to exhibits and sponsorship.

Content Operations - responsibility for operational delivery of all agenda elements across multiple B2B in-person and virtual conferences including agenda management, capacity management, digital event platform management, financial management and staff planning

Logistics - responsible for supporting the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to logistics and production.

One-On-One Meetings - serves as the primary resource to oversee the Gartner One-on-One meeting program and any ad-hoc requests involving Gartner Analysts. The One-on-One Planner is also responsible for calendar management, internal and external customer care, and providing a first-class attendee experience. Please have a look at the above and if you have a screening call scheduled, come in with an idea of which role or team really motivates you.

What will you do for each above role:
Supporting the flawless delivery of Conferences while working as part of the global event operations team.

Communication and collaboration across Conference Production cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of first-class events and experiences, and awareness of event strategies.

Actively participate in the process of reviewing, enhancing and executing event features and programs, analyzing attendee feedback to ensure we are delivering exceptional, relevant event experiences.

Follow standard operating procedures in line with the global  a key member of the global event operations team – build effective relationships with peers in all regions, take and share best practices to continuously raise the level of our events across the world.

What you will need:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred1-3 Years of event experience preferred

Proven event operational skills including production schedules, budget management and event staffing.

Proven experience in managing agency and vendor partners.

Project management and/or end-to-end event management and delivery to senior level clients.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross-functionally and with agency partners

Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail

Strong financial management skills

Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills

Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement

Ability to thrive in high pressure situations

Client focused - superior customer service and relationship skills

High sense of urgency and prioritization, and ability to multitask across global teams

Strong executive presence and confident decision maker

Ability to travel approximately 15-25% to attend Gartner Conferences, domestic and potentially international Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

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