Conference Coordinator

Job Description

Conference Coordinator

2-3 Months Contract (Very high possibility of extension)

Irving, TX (must be onsite at least 1 day per week)

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Support operational delivery of all exhibitor elements across multiple B2B in-person and virtual conferences including project management, floor plan management, digital event platform management, financial management (forecasting, budgeting and reconciliation), staff planning and production scheduling.
• Develop, maintain and improve exhibit floor plans to maximize revenue opportunities and engagement.
• Manage conference budgets with direct responsibility for all costs associated with exhibitor fulfillment and delivery; produce accurate monthly forecasts and manage expenses effectively.
• Attend conferences as onsite support for in-person and virtual exhibit delivery including assisting in management of the production schedule, conference staff and liaising with agency partners and vendors.
• Manage and maintain online client-facing portal that holds all logistical information and deadlines for exhibitors ensuring best possible experience for clients.
• Anticipate and react to client requests with a service focus that delivers exceedingly high value to drive exhibitor retention.
• Partner with Exhibit Operations leadership team on projects by providing feedback and maximize output to scale the business.
• Liaise with key conference partners and team members (internal and external) to ensure successful conference execution; build and maintain good relationships by establishing trust and a working partnership. Expected Results
• Achieve operational excellence and execute conferences on time, within budget and with great attention to detail.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Gartner’s conference business including the value proposition of each conference for attendees and exhibitors and the value proposition of each exhibitor product.
• Standardized operational processes, project management and best practices both in the planning and onsite execution stages of conference production and delivery.
• Develop an innovative and creative approach to all aspects of the role – team management, engagement strategy and operational execution. Key Contacts Internal Contacts
• Conference Client Services, Exhibit Sales, Conference Logistics, Creative Journey & Branding, Conference Content, Conference Financial & Future Planning, Program Management, Conferences Strategic Planning, Conference Business Solutions External Contacts
• Third party suppliers and contractors

Skills :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree Required (focus on events and / or marketing preferred, but not required)

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