Senior Manager, Corporate Events and Incentives

Gartner • Irving, TX

112d • $79,000 - $123,000

About The Position

Lead, execute and deliver world class and globally consistent event experiences for Gartner associates across multiple internal events. Justification: Support the Corporate Events team with the management of the attendee experience, logistics and financial management of events. Team management of Corporate Events team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8-15 Years of Event Operations Experience.
• Project Management Experience.
• Proven Venue Management Experience.
• Proven Budget Management Abilities.
• Contract Negotiation and Supplier Management/Review.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Client focused/ Customer Service Skills.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Fully competent in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Strong Oral & Written Communication Skills.
• High sense of urgency & Decisive.
• Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Corporate Events & Incentives ranging from 15 person VIP programs to large 2,000+ person events.
• Understand each Business Units’ objectives to create events to deliver on their Mission Critical Priorities.
• Plan, manage and execute various elements of the event on-site including collaboration with Global Registration team on registration experience pre-event and on-site.
• Oversee travel, transportation and hotel arrangements for attendees and staff for events.
• Maintain global relationships with Registration vendor, Travel booking vendor, DMCs, Signage vendors, and Security vendors.
• Collaboration with creative services partners and other event partners on the production of onsite signage and branding.
• Management of event resourcing and scheduling for Gartner Event Staff, Gartner IT, Freelancers and Vendors.
• Lead, communicate, and collaborate across external partners & internal staff.
• Lead site visits for Gartner Event Staff, Business Unit Staff and vendors.
• Effective financial management including budget creation, cost negotiation and accurate management and expense tracking.
• Leadership of logistics team members to ensure flawless execution of Corporate Events & Incentives.
• Responsible for training new associates and influencing existing team members.
• Constantly evaluate the event experience, feedback and results and implement changes accordingly.
• Communication and collaboration across Events team and event partners.
• Implement and maintain a globally consistent standard for all Corporate Events.
• Oversee freelancers / temporary help / interns at events and in the office.
• Proactively identify operational challenges and potential process improvements.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree