Conference Planner, Creative Journey & Branding

Gartner; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus plan

Generous PTO

401(k) match up to $7,200 per year

Company stock purchase options

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an Event Manager responsible for delivering high-quality experiences across global conferences and events. The ideal candidate will lead creative initiatives for both internal and external events, managing projects from concept through implementation.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1-3+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $74,000 with bonuses and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in event management or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead branding and attendee experience initiatives for events.
• Manage projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality.
• Collaborate with teams for successful event delivery.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Branding

Collaborative teamwork

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

This role is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of branding and attendee experience initiatives across Gartner's portfolio of internal and external global conferences and events. The position combines creative vision, operational excellence, and project management expertise to deliver engaging, high-quality experiences that enhance the attendee journey across both in-person and virtual environments.

What you will do:

• Lead the creative journey for Gartner's external conferences and internal corporate events, overseeing branding, environmental design, attendee engagement, and digital touchpoints across a global event portfolio.
• Manage conference and event projects from concept through execution, ensuring seamless delivery of branding, production, and attendee experience initiatives across both in-person and virtual formats.
• Project manage the planning, production, and implementation of signage, event builds, branding elements, furniture, and experiential components in collaboration with cross-functional conference teams.
• Integrate digital platforms and technology solutions into the overall conference experience to create cohesive and engaging attendee journeys.
• Partner with Gartner business units to understand event objectives and provide strategic recommendations that enhance attendee engagement and support business outcomes.
• Contribute to development and implementation of operational processes, project management frameworks, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across conferences and regions.
• Foster strong relationships with vendor partners, ensuring delivery of innovative, high-quality, and brand-aligned solutions that meet Gartner standards.
• Apply a creative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset to continuously improve conference experiences, operational effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage event budgets with accuracy and accountability, including forecasting, cost negotiations, risk identification, production scheduling, and financial recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful planning, communication, and execution of conference branding and attendee experience initiatives.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, branding, conference planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing creative and operational event initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience managing external agencies, production partners, and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of event design, environmental branding, space planning, and attendee experience development.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker with a passion for delivering exceptional event experiences.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and cost control.
• Client-focused and solution-oriented with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Sheets, and Slides.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary: 50,000 USD - 74,000 USD (actual salaries may vary).
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, and company stock purchase options.

Job Requisition ID: 111379

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