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Conference Associate

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gartner logoGartner · Irving, TX
Full-timeHybrid2w ago
BudgetingForecastingMentoringStakeholder Management
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 0-1 years of experience with previous event, conference, tradeshow or applicable internship experience
  • Ability to efficiently prioritize and plan work activities in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
  • Solid computer and analytical skills: Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Strong oral & written communication skills with experience presenting to audiences with the purpose of motivating or persuading
  • Willingness to travel, including international travel if needed (up to 30%)
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 togethe

Additional Information

We are seeking early career professionals to join the Gartner Conferences Operations department in a rotational role designed for associates to discover their purpose and prepare for their next career step. While in this rotational role, associates will build valuable skills while exploring various teams dedicated to the operational delivery of Gartner Conferences. Associates will lead various parts of conference delivery including pre-conference planning, onsite execution and post-conference measurement. Associates will be supported by coaches and mentors from across the business to ensure they can build their networks and learn from tenured, high-performing associates. Primary Responsibilities Lead various projects supporting Gartner Conferences Operations including project development, planning, execution and measurement. Provide onsite conference delivery support for up to 10 conferences per year in various roles aligned to multiple teams to hone skills, gain exposure and determine best fit. Support the planning and delivery of the summer internship program including mentoring and guiding the incoming class of interns. Support the operational delivery of conferences including attendee/exhibitor experience, logistical planning, financial management (forecasting, budgeting and reconciliation) and content planning Develop a comprehensive understanding of Gartner's business including the value proposition and differentiators of Gartner Conferences. Refine skills for data management, presentation, storytelling, project management and business acumen. Partner with a cross-functional team of peers and advisors on various projects to hone collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Build a strong personal and professional brand reputation.


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