Director, Events

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC•Waltham, MA

10h•Remote

About The Position

Buyers Edge Platform is revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power, and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. Our mission is to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. This position is remotely based. As a Director, Events, you will own the divisional event ecosystem, from tradeshow strategy and hosted experiences to executive programs and sales-driving activations. You will be the operational backbone and strategic partner ensuring every event investment maps to measurable business outcomes. You will report to the VP, Events and work closely with division leadership, sales teams, and brand partners to translate go-to-market priorities into event programs that move pipeline and reinforce BEP's position as the most valuable partner. You will build the processes, frameworks, and team capabilities that make flawless execution repeatable and ROI visible. This is a leadership role for someone who thinks in programs, manages through ambiguity, and delivers results across a complex, high-velocity portfolio.

Requirements

8-12+ years in experiential marketing, tradeshow management, hosted events, or event leadership
Proven ability to manage event portfolios in complex enterprise environments
Strong operational and project management skills; expertise in ROI tracking, reporting, and scalable workflows
People management experience; ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships
Familiarity with CRM systems, event technology platforms, and marketing automation
Ability to operate independently while aligning to enterprise strategy
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred
Travel: 25-40% depending on event calendar and business needs

Responsibilities

Lead division event strategy and execution: Own tradeshows, hosted events, conferences, and executive experiences aligned to division priorities. Translate enterprise event strategy and division go-to-market plans into scalable event programs and operational processes.
Manage division event team: Lead team prioritization, performance management, coaching, and workflow execution. Support both remote and in-person team members.
Drive division event ROI strategy: Define lead tracking, attribution, and ROI reporting requirements aligned to division goals. Work with Sales Operations and Revenue teams to establish measurement frameworks and sales handoff processes. Hold event execution accountable to ROI targets and post-event analysis.
Own division event budgets: Manage forecasting, reconciliation, vendor management, and budget accountability. Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities.
Manage division event portfolio: Own event calendar, prioritization, staffing, and resource allocation. Lead operational oversight for division events. Escalate strategic, reputational, or budgetary risks to Head of Events.
Serve as division events partner: Be primary point of contact for division leadership, sales teams, and brand partners. Align event strategy to division north star and business outcomes.
Drive operational excellence: Identify and implement process improvements, workflows, and systems that scale division event execution.