Planner, Conferences

Gartner Conferences is GROWING! We are hiring Planner-level Associates based in our Egham office (hybrid). Our Conferences Operations team works in a COE model to become specialized experts in an element of a large Conference. Our teams are highly collaborative to deliver best in class B2B conferences.

A few roles currently open include:

Exhibit Operations - responsibility over exhibit operations, service delivery and sponsorship fulfillment for Gartner’s destination conferences. Responsible for the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to exhibits and sponsorship.

Content Operations - responsibility for operational delivery of all agenda elements across multiple B2B in-person and virtual conferences including agenda management, capacity management, digital event platform management, financial management and staff planning

Logistics - responsible for supporting the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to logistics and production.

One-On-One Meetings - serves as the primary resource to oversee the Gartner One-on-One meeting program and any ad-hoc requests involving Gartner Analysts. The One-on-One Planner is also responsible for calendar management, internal and external customer care, and providing a first-class attendee experience.

Please have a look at the above and if you have a screening call scheduled, come in with an idea of which role or team really motivates you.

What will you do for each above role:

• Supporting the flawless delivery of Conferences while working as part of the global event operations team.

• Communication and collaboration across Conference Production cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of first-class events and experiences, and awareness of event strategies.

• Actively participate in the process of reviewing, enhancing and executing event features and programs, analyzing attendee feedback to ensure we are delivering exceptional, relevant event experiences.

• Follow standard operating procedures in line with the global standards.

• Be a key member of the global event operations team – build effective relationships with peers in all regions, take and share best practices to continuously raise the level of our events across the world.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

• 1-3 Years of event experience preferred

• Proven event operational skills including production schedules, budget management and event staffing.

• Proven experience in managing agency and vendor partners.

• Project management and/or end-to-end event management and delivery to senior level clients.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross-functionally and with agency partners

• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail

• Strong financial management skills

• Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow

• Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills

• Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement

• Ability to thrive in high pressure situations

• Client focused - superior customer service and relationship skills

• High sense of urgency and prioritization, and ability to multitask across global teams

• Strong executive presence and confident decision maker

• Ability to travel approximately 15-25% to attend Gartner Conferences, domestic and potentially international 

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

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.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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