Director of Trade Shows and Events

Blockstream•Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

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 Blockstream's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

Global Event Management: Lead the planning, management, and execution of Blockstream's 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.