Conference Manager, Exhibit Operations
HybridSurrey, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of sponsorship delivery and conference planning for Gartner's C-level portfolio of conferences in Europe and the Middle East, leading a global team to ensure successful execution. Create and execute strategies for attendee and exhibitor engagement, manage product inventory and projection modeling, and develop metrics-driven retention strategies. Effectively lead supplier management and contract negotiations to reduce expenses, while consistently innovating delivery processes to improve output. Attend conferences as the onsite lead for in-person delivery, managing production schedules and liaising with agency partners. This role requires 5-7 years of event management experience and involves up to 20% travel to conferences domestically and regionally in EMEA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7 Years 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
- Effective people management and leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross-functionally and with agency partners
- 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 with experience presenting to audiences with the purpose of motivating or persuading
- Excel in finance and budget management
- Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
- Ability to thrive in high pressure situations and meet deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 20% to Conferences domestically and regionally in EMEA
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
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