Director, Events & Tradeshows United States + Apply + + + + About CentralSquare Technologies CentralSquare is a unique enterprise software company whose mission is to build safer, smarter, more connected communities. More than 8,000 public sector agencies trust CentralSquare solutions each and every day. We serve governments of all sizes, from small towns to major cities, to make delivering public services less costly and more efficient. Job Description Director, Events & Tradeshows The Director of Events & Tradeshows will be responsible for leading all aspects of our Events & Tradeshow strategy in order to create and maximize opportunities to engage with customers and prospects to generate leads, influence sales opportunities, and showcase the CentralSquare brand in the market through events and sponsorships. The ideal candidate must be able to manage a complex budget, collaborate across the Revenue organization, run a major user conference, manage competing priorities all while delivering pipeline results. Responsibilities: + Plan and execute Tradeshow marketing strategy that includes 10 National Tradeshows and 100+ regional events at varying levels of sponsorship + Lead all aspects annual user conference event for 2,000+ customers, sponsors, employees and guests + Launch a Roadshow strategy to host events near clusters of customers in order to drive revenue goals + Manage a large events budget + Collaborate with Sales Leaders to prioritize regional tradeshow calendar + Oversee events contracts, vendor management and procurement processes + Manage a team of full-time employees and external partners + Stay on top of latest trends in B2B, Public Sector and Competitors’ events Skills & Requirements Requirements: + 7-10 years of leading events in a B2B or Public Sector software environment + Strong understanding of Event Planning and Tradeshow Marketing best practices + Experience leading a 2,000+ person user conference + Proficient with event management software + Self-starter with a bias toward action, results, visibility and well-managed projects + Demonstrated exceptional people leader, organization and communications skills + Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: + Public Safety or Public Sector software experience + SaaS or cloud-based technology experience + Hands-on experience with Cvent and Salesforce + Remote experience #LI-Remote