At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage global exhibitor products and enhance attendee engagement at B2B conferences.
- Company: Join a leading company in the conference and events industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to lead and mentor within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by innovating conference delivery and building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in event management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Role
Purpose: We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and effective manager with experience in conferences, events or trade shows to join the Exhibit Operations team.
Key performance measures for the role include exhibit and sponsorship retention, exhibit and sponsorship revenue growth and associate retention and satisfaction.
This role will be responsible for the development and management of global exhibitor products across multiple B2B conferences.
Biggest areas of impact include: Exhibit/Sponsorship product delivery build and maintain good relationships by establishing trust.
Create and execute strategies for attendee and exhibitor engagement by generating valuable interactions for both exhibitors and attendees.
Create KPIs and analyze data to evaluate success of implemented strategies.
Effectively lead supplier management and contract negotiations for select vendors that support conference delivery focusing on reducing expenses to improve margins.
Consistently innovate conference delivery processes and procedures to create efficiencies and improve output.
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 based on shifts in market demand or capacity.
Partner with Exhibit Operations leadership team on projects by providing feedback and maximize output to scale the business.
Analyze data to develop metrics-driven exhibitor retention and attendee engagement strategy to determine best course of action on various conference elements.
Attend conferences as the onsite lead for in-person delivery including managing the production schedule, conference staff and liaising with agency partners and vendors.
Expected
Results: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Gartner’s business including the value proposition for attendees and exhibitors.
Become an expert on Gartner’s exhibitor products, pricing strategy and conference financials.
Achieve operational excellence and execute conferences on time, within budget and with great attention to detail.
Become a respected leader and mentor across Gartner and build a strong personal brand reputation.
Key
Contacts: Internal Contacts - Conference Client Success, Conference Logistics, Conference Financial
Conference Manager, Exhibit Operations in Surrey employer: Gartner
Gartner is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive compensation, and a culture of inclusivity, Gartner empowers its team members to excel in their careers while making impactful contributions to the technology landscape. Joining Gartner means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values research excellence and strategic insight.
