Sr Conference Planner, Associate Engagement & Development

The Senior Conference Planner , Associate Engagement & Development will be responsible for partnering cross-functionally with the Conferences Operations Team to enhance and execute the Conference s Ambassador Program . This program provides Gartner associates outside of the Conferences team with the opportunity to experience a destination conference in a delivery support capacity while exploring the value and benefit s of conferences for clients and prospects. The Senior Conference Planner will manage key components of the Ambassador P rogram from start to finish on 10+ conferences per year and wil l also , from time to time, support broader initiatives related to Associate Engagement & Development programs ; programs that equip conferences associates with the t o ols they need to b e successful in their roles.

What You Will Do :

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to assess conference needs, evaluate opportunities for new and existing business unit partnerships, and identify solutions to smart-scale the Ambassador Program across NA, APAC & EMEA regions.
• Partner with business units and Human Resources to source and vet all ambassador candidates.
• Maintain tracking system of attendance and feedback data from alumni and soon-to-be ambassadors.
• Own communication strategy, recruitment process, training resources, pre-conference kick-offs and office hours, and post-conference surveys for ambassadors.
• Develop trainings, tools, and resources to enable ambassadors to be successful in multiple conference delivery support roles.
• Manage internal inbox to ensure ambassador questions are answered in a timely fashion.
• Partner with various Conferences Operations teams to ensure smooth, efficient, and positive experience for ambassadors, including registration and housing, travel, onsite training, etc.
• Partner with Logistics team to ensure onsite ambassador staffing is consistent and aligned with conference needs and program expectations.
• Serve as onsite lead (or train onsite lead) to act as point of contact for all ambassadors onsite including facilitating kickoff meetings, daily check-ins, shift checks, continuous coaching and feedback, and escalating sensitive issues.
• Support delivery of Associate Engagement initiatives in partnership with Associate Engagement & Development Managers
• Identify opportunities to continue to scale and expand the Conferences Ambassador Program.
• Measure and communicate the success of the ambassador program through evaluations, verbatims, and leadership feedback.
• Effectively educate non-conference associates on the role and requirements for conference delivery support, and see each conference through from start to finish.

What You Will Need :

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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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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.

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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 54,000 USD - 84,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. 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. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. 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.

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