Gartner

VP, Strategic Initiatives - Global Exhibitor Sales

Stamford, CT · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 5 days ago

Data AnalysisNegotiationExcelRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

This role requires proven experience in a business leadership/management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising, project execution, and key interdepartmental collaboration across Gartner.
This role will report to the GVP of Conferences Strategy and dotted-line report to the two GVPs of Global Exhibitor Sales.
Within this team, the individual will work alongside like-minded colleagues.

The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives will help optimize and scale the Global Exhibitor Sales function as we seek to double the Conferences business over the next 5+ years.
The VP will act as a strategic partner to the leaders of the Global Exhibitor Sales function and their teams.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference.

Exceptional problem-solving capability: You have a proven track record of solving complex problems, thinking creatively and using data to tell a story
Relationship builder: You work well with others and effectively harness the power of collaboration
So is the impact you can have here.
This will include helping to define the organizational design and capabilities required to support a business twice the size of today.
Bachelor's degree required

You're an excellent and structured verbal and written communicator with exceptional presentation and platform skills
Influence: Must demonstrate a high level of collaboration and strong negotiation skills
Education: Bachelor's degree required
The bar is unapologetically high.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Gartner is the world authority on AI
Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys.
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

The Conferences Strategy team is a center of excellence responsible for helping to shape and drive the medium- and long-term strategy and vision of the Conferences business.
Optimizing the GES organization as it rapidly scales - helping define and deliver on the organizational vision and priorities for the GES function.

The mission of Global Exhibitor Sales (GES) is to help connect business and technology providers with their next customers.
Leading strategic efficiency projects in partnership with members of GES leadership team that may include new tools and technologies to help ensure we are prepared for a large-scale business.

and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally

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