Sr. Events Planner

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:Responsibilities: Negotiating contracts with hotels and service providers such as destination management companies, temporary staffing and transportation companies. Detailed analysis of event history to anticipate future requirements Critical and creative thinking in improving department policies and templates Managing time associated with organizing and planning multiple events at one time. Managing and delegating human and material resources on-site Resolving unexpected problems which occur while on-site at (i.e., insufficient supply of conference materials, blackouts). Working with Gartner personnel to ensure smoother coordination of event.Qualifications: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Experience in hotel or events industry. Training for the Meeting MPI Institutes I and IIPlanning Industry, or CMP preferred. 2-3 years of business meeting planning experience is required including proven budget management abilities. Project management experience. Experience working with computers. Prior experience negotiating contracts for meeting services with hotels and other providers. In depth knowledge of the hotel, travel, meeting planning business is required, particularly in terms of normal service expectations and negotiations. Communications and public relations skills. Ability to train temporary help at meetings. Computer usage, typing, editing and telephone skills. Time management skills. Budgeting and financial control skills. Negotiating Skills. Managerial / Interpersonal skills. Time Management. Planning and organizing. Teamwork. Flexibility. Initiative. Problem analysis. Decisiveness. Judgment. Impact. Delegation skills. Conflict resolution skills. Excellent Oral and written communication skills.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: NOAMERICA - United States - CT - Stamford, CTJob Number: 7093BRCompany URL: http://www.gartner.com/careers