Senior Conference Planner

Position:
Senior Conference Planner

Company:
Gartner, Inc.

Compensation:
55,000 USD - 83,000 USD

Location:
United States, Irving, TX

Employment type:
Full time

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Short Summary:
As a Senior Conference Planner, you will support the Logistics & Production team in delivering Gartner’s global conference portfolio, managing various conference elements related to logistics and production.

Responsibilities:
- Support the flawless delivery of Conferences as part of the global event operations team.
- Plan, organize, and execute event logistics with guidance from the Conference Manager.
- Manage venue logistics including rooms, meeting facilities, F&B, and housing.
- Collaborate with Conference Production teams for seamless event delivery.
- Manage freight shipments to onsite conferences.
- Support staffing arrangements for events.
- Assist in managing conference budgets and producing accurate forecasts.
- Lead VIP member experiences and manage event budgets for Exclusive Member Experiences.
- Participate in reviewing and enhancing event features based on attendee feedback.
- Follow standard operating procedures in line with global standards.
- Build effective relationships with peers globally and share best practices.
- Willingness to travel approximately 15% for conferences.

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 1-3 years of event experience preferred.
- Proven event operational skills including budget management and event staffing.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Creative and strategic thinker with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and multitask across global teams.

Benefits:
- Generous PTO.
- 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
- Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Participation in annual bonus plans based on performance.