The Client Services team members align themselves to the sales team to deliver value to clients and ensure they have the conviction to renew and grow their partnership with the Gartner/Evanta conference business. This is a critical role that drives client retention and builds a strong foundation for growth.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for clients as it relates to client onboarding and maximizing the components of their sponsorship package whether virtual or live conference (logo, booth, registration, product literatures, promotional banners)
Understand the exhibit products and act as trusted advisor during the course of an event cycle to assure best use of each purchased product offering
Collaborate effectively with the wider conference business: operations, content, program management and marketing teams to enable the success of clients
Partner with the Event Sales Organization to drive satisfaction, account retention and growth
Cultivate and expand existing business relationships through frequent pro-active client interactions to understand client’s business, industry and mission critical priorities
Drive high client call activity to ensure timely onboarding and pro-active service delivery pre-event, onsite and post-event
Evaluate and track the client experience at every conference allowing for improved processes and actions
Provide evidence of value received as confirmed by the client to be utilized in driving the renewal
Join Event Sales Account Executive on client calls and meetings as needed to support sales or secure a renewal
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, preferred
3-5 years experience in a fast paced and agile customer service environment
Previous experience leading a project.
Passionate about service delivery and driven by client success
Strong business acumen
Ability to receive, interpret and react to client requests in a customer focused manner and with a high degree of professionalism
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to persuade others
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize and work under pressure
Ability to work independently and within a team
Proficiency in the MS Office suite and G-suite
Willingness to travel and offer onsite event support to clients (3-6 events a year)