Director of Trade Shows and Events

Menlo Park, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises institutions and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions Bitcoin-based financial products second-layer scaling technologies and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. As Blockstream continues to grow we are expanding our Consumer Products team to accelerate adoption of our Bitcoin-based tools such as the Blockstream Jade hardware wallet and the Blockstream mobile wallet.

We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Director of Tradeshow and Events to lead our global event marketing strategy. This role is pivotal in shaping Blockstreams brand presence on the world stage. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our participation across international tradeshows and events annually transforming our strategic objectives into impactful real-world experiences. The ideal candidate is a master of logistics a creative project manager and a collaborative leader who excels at driving results. This role will report to the VP of Consumer Products.

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):

Global Event Management: Lead the planning management and execution of Blockstreams global presence at tradeshows and industry events each year ensuring a consistent and high-quality brand experience.
Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the product business development and marketing teams to align the event calendar and strategy with key product launches announcements and overarching business goals.
PR & Communications Coordination: Partner with the Public Relations team to schedule and manage speaking engagements media interviews and press briefings for executives and subject matter experts.
Performance & KPI Analysis: Define event-specific KPIs track performance and synthesize key takeaways post-event. Deliver comprehensive reports on messaging effectiveness lead generation and overall ROI to key stakeholders.
Staffing & Training: Manage all aspects of event staffing including recruitment scheduling and pre-event training to ensure all personnel are well-versed in our messaging and objectives. Manage EU based events personnel.
Leadership: Manage EU based team member and expansion as necessary.
Project Management & Content Creation: Oversee the entire event project lifecycle from budget management and vendor negotiations to the development of compelling event-specific content suitable for PR and social media presentations and collateral.

What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):

Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field.
7 years of progressive experience in corporate event and tradeshow management with a strong preference for experience in the technology or blockchain industry.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale international events from concept to completion.
Exceptional project management budget management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams executives and external vendors.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into effective event strategies.
Ability to travel globally as required.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full-time offers from Blockstream also include benefits (including medical dental vision and 401(k)) and stock options.

Pay Range: $200000 - $210000

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Required Experience:

Director

What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities):

Global Event Management: Lead the planning management and execution of Blockstreams global presence at tradeshows and industry events each year ensuring a consistent and high-quality brand experience.
Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the product business development and marketing teams to align the event calendar and strategy with key product launches announcements and overarching business goals.
PR & Communications Coordination: Partner with the Public Relations team to schedule and manage speaking engagements media interviews and press briefings for executives and subject matter experts.
Performance & KPI Analysis: Define event-specific KPIs track performance and synthesize key takeaways post-event. Deliver comprehensive reports on messaging effectiveness lead generation and overall ROI to key stakeholders.
Staffing & Training: Manage all aspects of event staffing including recruitment scheduling and pre-event training to ensure all personnel are well-versed in our messaging and objectives. Manage EU based events personnel.
Leadership: Manage EU based team member and expansion as necessary.
Project Management & Content Creation: Oversee the entire event project lifecycle from budget management and vendor negotiations to the development of compelling event-specific content suitable for PR and social media presentations and collateral.

What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):

Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field.
7 years of progressive experience in corporate event and tradeshow management with a strong preference for experience in the technology or blockchain industry.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale international events from concept to completion.
Exceptional project management budget management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams executives and external vendors.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into effective event strategies.
Ability to travel globally as required.

Required Experience:

Director