Sr Manager, Communications - Conference Sales

Gartner • Stamford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications, Global Conference Sales (GCS) is part of the Global Conferences Communications team, whose mission is to inspire and enable Global Conference associates to deliver on our business strategy effectively. The role will manage the Global Conferences Sales Communications by developing and driving change communications, associate engagement, executive communications programs and support enhancing sales productivity. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, Global Conferences and work closely with other communication partners to ensure close alignment and consistency in Global Conferences Sales communications to internal audiences. What you’ll do: Work with the Sr. Director to develop, drive and execute a globally consistent communications strategy that supports Conferences’ business priorities. Own the communications for Global Conferences Sales from strategy to finished product. This includes, but is not limited to: GCS communications strategy, planning and building town hall meetings, intranet strategy for GCS, leadership team meetings, executive scripts, newsletters, roundtables, talking points, videos, internal presentations, announcements, etc. Serve as a project manager for all of our events including but not limited to Sales kickoffs, leadership meetings, etc. Lead, manage and execute Conferences’ Inside Gartner GCS content strategy and publish weekly homepage content; Monitor, support and train content contributors and owners to keep their areas well maintained Embody confidence and executive presence to partner with and provide strategic communications counsel to GCS leaders to help drive their business objectives. Partner with Sales Learning & Development and Sales Enablement teams on plans and programs that support change management initiatives and sales productivity Drive communications that consistently leverage Gartner best practices. Create and manage presentation content for GCS leadership meetings. Partner with leaders and subject-matter experts to plan and write announcements that drive business objectives, in the style of Gartner internal language. Proactively assess the effectiveness of communications channels using common data/dashboards and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement. Partner with our India Center of Excellence team on key communications deliverables (design, project plans, videos, etc). Provide exceptional client experience to executives and partners and consistently deliver high-quality work products. Partner with other communication partners supporting other business units to ensure consistency and alignment of key messages.

Requirements

• 5+ years internal / executive communications experience in a corporate environment, consisting of 2-3 years working on executive-level communications
• Ability to develop and implement strategic internal communications plans to inform, engage and inspire associates within Global Conference Sales and throughout the enterprise.
• Experience creating and executing change communications plans.
• Exceptional ability to understand business and long-term growth opportunities.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to listen, absorb and process complex information from across a wide range of sources, programs and initiatives into clear, compelling, action-orientated communications in a broad range of media and formats.
• Executive presence and experience building and trusted relationships at the executive level.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally several times a year.
• Exceptionally strong writing and editing skills.
• A service-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a track record of execution and creativity.
• Outstanding interpersonal & influencing skills; integrity, credibility, and confidence.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, web content experience.
• Must be located within a 60-minute commuting distance to Irving, TX.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with learning & development and/or sales communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Sr. Director to develop, drive and execute a globally consistent communications strategy that supports Conferences’ business priorities.
• Own the communications for Global Conferences Sales from strategy to finished product.
• Serve as a project manager for all of our events including but not limited to Sales kickoffs, leadership meetings, etc.
• Lead, manage and execute Conferences’ Inside Gartner GCS content strategy and publish weekly homepage content
• Monitor, support and train content contributors and owners to keep their areas well maintained
• Embody confidence and executive presence to partner with and provide strategic communications counsel to GCS leaders to help drive their business objectives.
• Partner with Sales Learning & Development and Sales Enablement teams on plans and programs that support change management initiatives and sales productivity
• Drive communications that consistently leverage Gartner best practices.
• Create and manage presentation content for GCS leadership meetings.
• Partner with leaders and subject-matter experts to plan and write announcements that drive business objectives, in the style of Gartner internal language.
• Proactively assess the effectiveness of communications channels using common data/dashboards and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with our India Center of Excellence team on key communications deliverables (design, project plans, videos, etc).
• Provide exceptional client experience to executives and partners and consistently deliver high-quality work products.
• Partner with other communication partners supporting other business units to ensure consistency and alignment of key messages.

Benefits

• 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.
• Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay.
• A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 94,000 USD - 134,000 USD.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed