Direct a team of associates to deliver exhibits and sponsorships across Gartner’s B2B conference portfolio
Develop strategies for engagement between conference attendees and exhibitors
Collaborate on strategic projects and identify key initiatives with leadership
Enhance financial forecasting for scalability and profit margin growth
Establish positive relationships with internal and external partners
Oversee all aspects of sponsorship delivery and conference planning for Gartner’s destination Senior Leaders portfolio
Liaise and collaborate with key partners and team members to ensure successful execution
Manage product inventory and projection modeling for various exhibit and sponsorship products
Create and maintain product strategies to drive maximum revenue
Develop and present risk assessments for various components of exhibitor products
Attend conferences as the onsite lead for in-person delivery including managing the production schedule, conference staff and liaising with agency partners and vendors

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
8+ Years Experiential Marketing, Event Management, Event Marketing and/or Tradeshow Management
Track record of creating or fulfilling revenue driving sponsorship products in complex live-event environments
Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies
Proven ability to improve business processes resulting in increased efficiency and productivity
Proven management of teams and talent development
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with senior professionals, agency partners, vendors and internal teams
Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement, manage change and strive for continuous improvement
Strong oral & written communication skills
Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
Ability to thrive in high pressure situations and meet deadlines

Senior Manager, Conference Exhibit Operations

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