Gartner · 7 hours ago
Strategic Partnerships Manager, Global Conferences
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expGartner is a global leader in providing actionable insights for enterprise leaders. The Strategic Partnerships Manager will be responsible for supporting Global Conferences by executing enablement campaigns and facilitating collaboration with Sales and Service teams to maximize client engagement and retention.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Build relationships with senior most leaders and key partners across Sales and Service orgs to understand how Gartner Conferences can help drive engagement with clients and prospects
Execute on our Global Conference Enablement Strategy to support timely and relevant sharing of information with sales and service associates as they are often the first point of contact for client/prospect questions regarding conference
Create clear and direct understanding of conference timelines, goals and key details in order to own and drive best practices leading to attendance (building agendas, booking 1:1s, etc.)
Partner with Sales & Service Operations & Comms teams to drive effective, consistent and impactful ways to support associate adoption of conference tools and best practices - including the creation of best practice playbooks, newsletters, etc
Identify and pilot the most effective communication forms for internal conference campaigns and information sharing
Support tracking and execution of regional conference briefings, leader prep calls and any enablement cadences that arise (cross-functional leadership connects, onsite experience briefings, etc.) including project management of deck builds
Support regional execution of Business unit initiatives while driving alignment with global program strategies and Conference objectives
Collaborate closely with internal Conference Operations Delivery Team to support timely and consistent execution of the Conference Delivery Setback Schedule
Identify opportunities for process improvements, tool enhancements and develop innovative solutions that drive efficiency within Gartner Conferences and across Sales/Service teams
Key stakeholders include all teams in Global Conferences, GBS Sales & Sales Operations, Global Services and Delivery, and GSSO. Primary external relationships are directly with conference attendees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years business experience
Proficiency in executing cross-functional initiatives
Strong executive presence and client-focus
Strategic leader with ability to communicate, collaborate & motivate excellent implementation
Solution-oriented strategic thinker - self-motivated & collaborative
High sense of urgency, ability to work at a fast pace
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and leverage collaborative relationships
Strong project management skills, including deadline management
Exceptional problem-solving capability
Fully competent in Microsoft office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Passionate, energetic & enthusiastic
Curious and inquisitive
Event Planning experience not needed
Benefits
Generous PTO
A 401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO
Leadership Team
Eugene Hall
CEO
Patrick Stakenas
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