The Conference Marketing Specialist is responsible for the execution of marketing strategies and sales enablement initiatives to achieve or exceed commercial exhibitor goals within a culture focused on results, accountability, relevance, innovation and speed to market. Responsible for supporting marketing initiatives and sales needs across a variety of channels and activities pre, during and post-conference.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist marketing manager in implementing annual marketing strategies to drive exhibitor acquisition and retention across NA/LATAM conference portfolio
Act as a key support to global marketing managers with their core assignments: branding, experiential programs and digital
Execute end-to-end exhibit sales campaigns and activities to help meet exhibitor revenue targets
Facilitate lead generation/nurturing activities (ad hoc programs, conference launches and webinars) to enhance the prospect/exhibitor experience
Assist marketing manager in marketing analysis of activities that gauge ROI, as well as identifying ways to increase revenue growth
Support exhibitor sales team with ad hoc requests as needed throughout selling cycle
Manage and update content management system and related sales tools
Produce marketing material to enhance sales productivity – PowerPoint templates, sell sheets, brochures, attendee lists, surveys & reports
Administrate the creation of relevant social content, working with the various internal teams to ensure policies are adhered to
Ensure that tools/marketing materials are globally consistent and adhere to brand guidelines
Coordinate the logistics involved in conference execution, from experiential programs to sales support
Comprehensively oversee conference budgets and manage the procurement process
Job Requirements
Complete additional projects as required and support corporate goals related to conferences
Experience of attending, exhibiting or organizing seminars/conferences
Travel to conference is required (20%)
BS/BA Marketing, Communications or related field
At least two years B2B marketing experience
Exceptional time management and organization skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Must be a team player able to interact respectfully and collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization
Strong written and verbal communications skills and copywriting/editing/proofreading experience
Experience sourcing and managing content development and publishing
Experience of working with a content management system
Knowledge of integrated multi-channel marketing
Understanding of graphic design/print production processes
Understanding of the IT industry and key market forces
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Adobe)
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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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.
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 together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 77,280 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.
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Job Requisition ID:87185
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