Sr. Planner, Corporate Events & Incentives

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

What you will need:

• 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%

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