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 em ... (truncated, view full listing at source)