Tradeshow Associate

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100+ companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Tradeshow Associate to support the planning and execution of key industry tradeshows and event activations that strengthen brand awareness and drive demand. In this role, you’ll help coordinate logistics, manage pre- and post-event workflows, and ensure our presence at each show is executed flawlessly.

As a critical member of the Events team, you’ll collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and external vendors to deliver polished, on-brand experiences across your assigned events. This is an individual contributor role reporting into the Director of Events, and is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in event and tradeshow operations.

Our preference is for this role to be based out of our San Mateo, CA headquarters. We are also open to candidates located in any of our U.S. offices, including Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin, New York, Tampa, or Philadelphia.

What You'll Do

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing field marketing events such workshops, executive dinners, lunch & learns and virtual events, supporting Field Marketing Managers to drive their growth against quarterly goals
• Manage event logistics end to end - from venue sourcing, contract management, stakeholder scheduling and communication to post-event follow up
• Help streamline campaign management setup and post-event follow using Marketo and Salesforce
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, venues, and other partners, ensuring favorable terms and timely deliverables
• Coordinate and facilitate effective communication among cross-functional teams throughout the event process

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in event planning for a technology company (ideally third-party events)
• Proven ability to execute, day in and day out, at an incredibly high level against consistent results
• Excellent communicator with proven ability to clearly convey complex ideas and data in written, presentation and spoken formats to a variety of audiences
• Entrepreneurial drive & mindset
• Salesforce.com and Marketo/Hubspot
• 0 inbox mentality
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Fertility Stipend 
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).

Estimated Annual Pay Range$85,000—$120,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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