Gartner
Manager, Speaker Sourcing & Management
Gartner, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
The Manager of Speaker Sourcing and Management is a critical role in the recruitment and preparation of our keynote speakers at Gartner Conferences. The Manager is also integral to the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Gartner Speaker and Sourcing Management team. This role will report into the Sr. Manager, External Speaker Management who will oversee the strategic speaker sourcing team.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities :Recommend the most relevant guest keynote speakers based on a strong understanding of the target audience, conference value proposition and current market.Oversee speaker onboarding, onsite logistics and speaker client service for a portfolio of conferences throughout the year.Own overall financial management across the conference external speaker budget.Ensure maximum ROI from our speaker investments and realize internal process efficiencies by overseeing:
Negotiating fees and speaker discounts.Speaker bureau performance assessments.Compliance, legal and billing standards.Speaker database development, management, and reporting.Identify, secure, and cultivate external partnerships for new speaker talent pipeline.
Job Requirements :Bachelor's Degree preferred.5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of speaker management and/or speaker's bureau experience.Ability to build processes and continually realize best practices.Analytical, financial and negotiation skills.Strong executive presence.Excellent project management and communication skills.A passion for staying abreast of current events and speakers in technology and business.Exceptional customer service.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.People management experience.Proven ability to master new systems and tools.Willingness to travel approximately 20% (attend approximately 6-8 conferences annually).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.
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Key responsibilities and accountabilities :Recommend the most relevant guest keynote speakers based on a strong understanding of the target audience, conference value proposition and current market.Oversee speaker onboarding, onsite logistics and speaker client service for a portfolio of conferences throughout the year.Own overall financial management across the conference external speaker budget.Ensure maximum ROI from our speaker investments and realize internal process efficiencies by overseeing:
Negotiating fees and speaker discounts.Speaker bureau performance assessments.Compliance, legal and billing standards.Speaker database development, management, and reporting.Identify, secure, and cultivate external partnerships for new speaker talent pipeline.
Job Requirements :Bachelor's Degree preferred.5+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years of speaker management and/or speaker's bureau experience.Ability to build processes and continually realize best practices.Analytical, financial and negotiation skills.Strong executive presence.Excellent project management and communication skills.A passion for staying abreast of current events and speakers in technology and business.Exceptional customer service.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.People management experience.Proven ability to master new systems and tools.Willingness to travel approximately 20% (attend approximately 6-8 conferences annually).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.
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