Lauren Turner
About Lauren Turner
Lauren Turner serves as the Senior Manager of Partner Enablement at Cvent, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in sales and training, she has developed key programs and processes to enhance partner engagement and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Cvent
Lauren Turner serves as the Senior Manager of Partner Enablement at Cvent, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing partner engagement and collaboration. She has developed the first formal partner program at Cvent, which aims to improve the overall partner experience. Additionally, she has defined and documented a structured onboarding process for new partners, streamlining their integration into the Cvent ecosystem.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Lauren Turner has held multiple positions at Cvent prior to her current role. She worked as a Manager in Virtual Event Sales from 2020 to 2021, and as a Senior Account Executive in Event from 2012 to 2016. She also served as a Senior Technical Sales Consultant from 2016 to 2017 and as Manager of Mobile Solutions from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to various initiatives, including implementing Gainsight automation to enhance sales processes and operational efficiency.
Early Career Background
Before joining Cvent, Lauren Turner gained experience in the hospitality and conference management sectors. She worked as a Conference Center Sales Manager at the Executive Conference & Training Center in Dulles from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Sales and Catering Manager at B.F. Saul Mortgage Company’s Hampton Inn Dulles from 2008 to 2010. Her early career also included a role as Corporate Sales Manager at Airlie Center from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Marketing Expertise
Lauren Turner studied at James Madison University, where she earned a degree in Business to Consumer Marketing from the College of Business. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various sales and management roles.
Training and Development Initiatives
In her current and previous roles, Lauren Turner has focused on training and development. She created and delivered comprehensive training content aimed at product function and sales enablement for key partners. Her efforts in this area have contributed to improving partner knowledge and engagement with Cvent's offerings.