Corporate Events Manager, Expo

About the Role

As part of the team, the Corporate Events Manager, Expo, will work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, communications, and creative, to ensure that all activations meet Stripe's design standards and quality bar. The role requires a deep understanding of Stripe's products and customer stories, as well as the ability to concept and deliver physical experiences that bring these stories to life.

The events team at Stripe is known for its innovative approach to building impactful experiences that drive awareness, educate users, and foster community. As a leader in this team, the Corporate Events Manager, Expo, will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's event strategy and execution.

What You Will Do

• Drive the experiential strategy across the full event campus, identifying creative opportunities to shape the attendee journey.
• Oversee all aspects of expo experiential design and campus-wide activations, ensuring cohesive and immersive experiences.
• Concept and lead physical experiences that bring Stripe products and customer stories to life, such as audience pavilions, product showcases, and themed activations.
• Propose and develop new spaces for targeted attendee segments, industries, verticals, or customer story activations.
• Partner with marketing, product, communications, and creative teams to understand business priorities and identify stories or moments that should be reflected in the environment.
• Align with creative and brand teams to ensure activations meet Stripe's design standards and quality bar.
• Design and manage the placement of all expo elements to optimize attendee flow, visibility, and engagement.
• Lead internal demo planning and staffing, ensuring each experience is clearly scoped, strategically placed, and fully prepared to support product storytelling at scale.
• Manage all expo activations from early planning through onsite execution, ensuring cross-functional alignment and high-quality delivery.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in event management, with a focus on experiential design and execution.
• Strong understanding of digital skills and their application in event management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, including marketing, product, communications, and creative.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure high-quality delivery of all activations.
• Experience working with vendors and external partners to deliver event activations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present recommendations and negotiate with external partners.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the tech industry, with a focus on financial infrastructure or related fields.
• Knowledge of Stripe's products and customer stories, with the ability to apply this knowledge to event activations.
• Experience with event technology, including event management software and digital engagement tools.
• Certification in event management or a related field, such as CMP or CMM.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact events that drive awareness and education for Stripe's products and customer stories.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a team of experienced event professionals.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours.
• Access to the latest event technology and tools, including event management software and digital engagement platforms.

• Develop a strong portfolio that showcases your experience in event management and experiential design, highlighting your ability to create immersive and engaging experiences.
• Be prepared to discuss your understanding of digital skills and their application in event management, as well as your experience working with vendors and external partners.
• Emphasize your project management skills, including your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure high-quality delivery of all activations.
• Highlight your ability to work collaboratively across teams, including marketing, product, communications, and creative, and your experience with event technology and digital engagement tools.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and don't be afraid to ask about opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• Research Stripe's products and customer stories, and be prepared to discuss how you would apply this knowledge to event activations and experiential design.