Conference Manager - Events

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 75 countries. For more information, visit gartner.com. Your Thinking Matters Here: At Gartner, what you say matters — not just to us, but to our 60,000 clients worldwide. Together, our associates deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. We are the most influential voice in technology today, helping the world's most successful IT and business leaders make critical strategic and investment decisions. 65% of the Fortune 1000 and 80% of the Global 500 support their key technology decisions with Gartner insight. What Makes Gartner Unique: Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. Gartner serves more than 60,000 clients, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The Company focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner Research and Events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership programs and peer networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a specific emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 3,700 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in 75 locations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.gartner.com. What We Offer: In addition to our highly competitive base salary and commission structure, our benefits are first class. We offer: * Company paid life insurance, long-term disability pay, short-term disability pay, and optional supplemental insurance. * Full medical, including prescription drug coverage, Dental, and Vision * 401K with 100% company match up to 4% with no vesting period. * Profit sharing that is added directly to your 401K of 1% of salary up to $2050 * Employee Stock Option Purchase Plan in which you can purchase stock for 95% of our stock’s opening or closing price (whichever is lower) * Work/life balance is important to us, you accrue 20+ days of paid time off per year and we actually want you to take it! …and an additional 9 paid holidays Position Description Description:- Develop and drive strategic directions for the portfolio of events. - Drive the development of the agenda and ensure the event content is well-rounded and reflective of an Industry Event with outside speakers, mix of session formats, ext. Ensure that the agenda aligns w/ target audience needs.- Create and manage event programs and features with a view to enhancing event appeal and customer satisfaction: networking opportunities, social activities, etc.- Stay abreast of events competitive landscapes. - Manage overall budgets for all portfolio events.- Coordinate the activities of the Virtual Event team (operations, marketing, and sales)- Develop overall lead time schedules for projects to keep projects and team on track.- Drive the strategy to capture and analyze customer feedback (evaluation surveys etc) and use the feedback analysis to improve the event.- Work with international counterparts to share event strategy and create global footprint for events.Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years experience in events management especially strong on operational side of the business.- Minimum 2 years management experience leading a team of at least 2 associates.- Exposure to other aspects of events management a must (i.e. venue management, supplier management, etc.).- Fully competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).- Excellent communication and leadership skills essential.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: NOAMERICA - United States - CT - Stamford, CTJob Number: 7042BRCompany URL: http://www.gartner.com/careers