Events Manager

 

Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) Councils (www.glgcouncils.com ) are industry- and discipline-focused networks of consultants, physicians, scientists, engineers, attorneys, market researchers and other professionals from around the world. GLG Council Members enable decision-makers at investment firms, corporations and non-profit organizations to better understand the products, services, companies, issues, and industries on which they focus.

 

GLG’s Events Managers manage and leverage Gerson Lehrman Group’s core asset – the Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) Councils – to participate in and facilitate in-person meetings and events with clients and other GLG Council members. 

 

Specific responsibilities include:

 

Events Managers are primarily responsible for meeting event production goals.  Specific duties include:

 

·  Book consultants and industry professionals who are members of the GLG Councils for small-group meetings, seminars, and master classes that take place with regular frequency in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other major cities.

 

·  Organize, arrange logistics for, market and in some cases host the small-group meetings, seminars and master classes associated with the research practice.

·  Ensure administrative tracking of client interest in and attendance at GLG events.  Ensure that event, client and Council Member information is appropriately managed through the GLG website / online meeting management system (e.g., maintain receipts, expenses of costs associated with events).

 

·  Interact with Council Managers, Research Managers and the Gerson Lehrman Group Sales team to facilitate the topic generation and event programming process, ensure that events meet client interest and demands, and promote upcoming events.

 

·  Assist in the programming, design, marketing and logistics for research travel programs

 

 

Candidate profile:

 

Potential candidates must have:

 

·  Two to four years of post-undergraduate experience, preferably in an event management or related role

·  Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency in oral, writing and presentation abilities in a business-focused setting using a variety of communication channels (telephone, e-mail, in-person, etc.)

·  Successful track record working in a team environment

·  Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

·  Interest in building an Internet-driven business

·  Demonstrated fluency in using technology tools to improve effectiveness and increase efficiency

·  Proven ability to work in a rigorous, fast-moving work environment

·  A degree from a top-tier university or equivalent work experience

 

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

 

·  Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors

·  Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills

·  Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and lead others to do the same

·  Express a strong desire to work in a team

·  Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs

·  Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time