Senior Trade & Industry Events Manager

Position:
Senior Trade & Industry Events Manager

Company:
Block, Inc.

Compensation:
Zone A: $163,600—$245,400 USD
Zone B: $152,200—$228,200 USD
Zone C: $144,000—$216,000 USD
Zone D: $135,800—$203,600 USD

Location:
Remote, Bay Area, CA, US

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
The Senior Trade & Industry Events Manager will oversee Square's trade show and industry event program across retail and food & beverage sectors, leading the strategy to generate qualified leads and build seller relationships.

Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Square's Tier 1 trade show activations.
- Partner with the Trade Show Event Manager to develop and execute Square's annual trade show strategy.
- Work with key industry partners to create and negotiate strategic experiential sponsorships.
- Identify and evaluate new event opportunities to expand Square's presence.
- Partner with sales teams to implement effective lead capture processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, product, sales, and partnership teams.
- Manage vendor relationships including agencies and event contractors.
- Create and maintain processes for inventory management and logistics.
- Travel to key trade shows and industry events (up to 25% travel required).

Requirement:
- 8+ years of experience in trade show management, event marketing, or experiential marketing.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale trade show programs.
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple events.
- Experience managing budgets of $500k-$1M per event.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Background in retail or food & beverage industries preferred.

Benefits:
- Remote work
- Medical insurance
- Flexible time off
- Retirement savings plans
- Modern family planning options