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Manager, Conferences Logistics

Manager, Conferences Logistics

GartnerIrving, TX, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lead the logistics delivery of Gartner's must-attend conferences. Responsible for the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to logistics and production.

What you will do :

  • Oversee all pieces of the conference planning process. Support flawless delivery and superior attendee experience across the portfolio of conferences.
  • Effective project management including development of and leading the team to adhere to timelines and templates.
  • Venue management including but not limited to rooms, meeting facilities, F&B, meeting materials, A / V production.
  • Manage conference budgets with direct responsibility for all costs associated with logistics and production delivery; produce accurate monthly forecasts and manage expenses effectively.
  • Lead on cost negotiations, proposals, contracting and terms and conditions for suppliers.
  • Attend conferences as the onsite lead managing the production schedule, conference staff and liaising with agency partners and vendors.
  • Lead key conference partners and team members (internal and external) to ensure successful conference execution; build and maintain good relationships by establishing trust and a working partnership.
  • As a member of the global conference operations team - build effective relationships with peers in all regions, take and share best practices and continuously raise the level of our event!
  • Constantly evaluate the experience, feedback and results then implement changes accordingly. Create detailed post-event analysis reports and event de-briefs for review with manager / operations leads.

What you will need :

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
  • 5+ Years of Event Management experience
  • Proven event operational skills including production schedules, budget management and event staffing
  • Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies
  • Proven experience in managing agency and vendor partners
  • Proven people management experience
  • 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
  • Confident decision maker
  • Willingness to travel approximately 20% to attend Gartner Conferences to lead operational requirements and onsite teams
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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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

    Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's 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 vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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 it's 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 69,000 USD - 107,000 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 location. In 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 $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

    The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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