Sr. Planner, Corporate Events & Incentives

Gartner • Stamford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Planner will provide logistical support for Gartner’s Corporate Events and Incentive program. What you will do: Oversee all pieces of the event planning process, by leveraging best practices Collaboration with Gartner Business Units to support their event objectives – research and propose recommendations for all event elements to relevant Business Unit stakeholders, for both in-person and virtual events Plan, manage and execute various elements of the event – including, but not limited to: Collaboration with Global Registration vendor on registration website, reporting, tracking and monitoring of registrations from pre-event through post-event Work closely with IT team to understand needs for virtual events, manage onsite Teams channels and escalation points Produce and manage hotel specifications, menus, and on-site logistics Work closely with production team to understand Audio Visual needs Oversee travel, transportation and hotel arrangements for attendees and staff for Corporate Events Collaboration with creative journey & branding team and other event partners on the production of branding either onsite or on virtual portal Answer questions from internal and external clients about events Produce and manage Special events and offsite functions for attendees Constantly evaluate the event experience, feedback and results and implement changes accordingly

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years events/project management experience
• Results-oriented drive and a solid work ethic
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Superior poise and judgment (demonstrated “grace under pressure”) with both internal and external constituencies
• Proven project management skills
• Competent in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong service ethic and superior executive presence
• Strong record of achievement in current position
• Financial/budget management experience
• Willingness to travel domestic and international up to 25 – 30%

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pieces of the event planning process, by leveraging best practices
• Collaboration with Gartner Business Units to support their event objectives – research and propose recommendations for all event elements to relevant Business Unit stakeholders, for both in-person and virtual events
• Plan, manage and execute various elements of the event
• Collaboration with Global Registration vendor on registration website, reporting, tracking and monitoring of registrations from pre-event through post-event
• Work closely with IT team to understand needs for virtual events, manage onsite Teams channels and escalation points
• Produce and manage hotel specifications, menus, and on-site logistics
• Work closely with production team to understand Audio Visual needs
• Oversee travel, transportation and hotel arrangements for attendees and staff for Corporate Events
• Collaboration with creative journey & branding team and other event partners on the production of branding either onsite or on virtual portal
• Answer questions from internal and external clients about events
• Produce and manage Special events and offsite functions for attendees
• Constantly evaluate the event experience, feedback and results and implement changes accordingly

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 55,000 USD - 83,000 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