Sr Mgr, Internal Communications (Conferences Sales)

About this role:

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications, Global Conference Sales (GCS) is part of the Global Conferences Communications team, whose mission is to inspire and enable Global Conference associates to deliver on our business strategy effectively. The role will manage the Global Conferences Sales Communications by developing and driving change communications, associate engagement, executive communications programs and support enhancing sales productivity. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, Global Conferences the role will work closely with other communication partners to ensure close alignment and consistency in Global Conferences Sales communications to internal audiences.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the Sr. Director to develop, drive and execute a globally consistent communications strategy that supports Conferences’ business priorities.

• Own the communications for Global Conferences Sales from strategy to finished product. This includes, but is not limited to: GCS communications strategy, planning and building town hall meetings, intranet strategy for GCS, leadership team meetings, executive scripts, newsletters, roundtables, talking points, videos, internal presentations, announcements, etc.

• Embody confidence and executive presence to partner with and provide strategic communications counsel to GCS leaders to help drive their business objectives.

• Partner with Sales Learning & Development and Sales Enablement teams on plans and programs that support change management initiatives and sales productivity

• Drive communications that consistently leverage Gartner best practices.

• Create and manage presentation content for GCS leadership meetings.

• Partner with leaders and subject-matter experts to plan and write announcements that drive business objectives, in the style of Gartner internal language.

• Proactively assess the effectiveness of communications channels using common data/dashboards and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with our India Center of Excellence team on key communications deliverables (design, project plans, videos, etc).

• Provide exceptional client experience to executives and partners and consistently deliver high-quality work products.

• Partner with other communication partners supporting other business units to ensure consistency and alignment of key messages.

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years internal / executive communications experience in a corporate environment, consisting of 2-3 years working on executive-level communications

• Ability to develop and implement a strategic internal communications plan to inform, engage and inspire associates within Global Conference Sales and throughout the enterprise.

• Experience creating and executing change communications plans.

• Exceptional ability to understand business and long-term growth opportunities.

• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

• Ability to listen, absorb and process complex information from across a wide range of sources, programs and initiatives into clear, compelling, action-orientated communications in a broad range of media and formats.

• Executive presence and experience building and trusted relationships at the executive level.

• Exceptionally strong writing and editing skills.

• A service-oriented and collaborative mindset.

• A proactive, strategic thinker with a track record of execution and creativity.

• Experience with learning & development and/or sales communications preferred.

• Outstanding interpersonal & influencing skills; integrity, credibility, and confidence.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, web content experience.

What you will get:

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more!

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity 

• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities\

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