EMEA Events Manager, Stripe

• This role is ideal for a high-performing, autonomous leader with a strong strategic mindset and a commitment to delivering world-class events
• We are looking for an experienced and strategic events manager to join our EMEA regional marketing team at Stripe
• The successful candidate is a problem solver, is passionate about creating an elevated customer experience, and has a proven track record of independently managing cross-functional event programs, working collaboratively across departments, and driving measurable results
• 5-8 years in event management or marketing, with a strong focus on conferences, sponsorships, or high-impact events
• Proven experience in leading agencies and contractors, as well as managing cross-functional project teams to drive successful outcomes. Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional programs with minimal guidance
• Strong budget management skills, able to maximize impact while controlling costs
• Innovative mind-set, ad-hoc problem-solving and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience in influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Strong planning and organizational skills, and detail oriented
• Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and apply insights to improve event performance and refine strategy
• Track record in working effectively with cross-functional and international teams
• A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously, and work across time zones

Desirable

• The Stripe EMEA Marketing team is a dynamic and rapidly growing group dedicated to transforming customers into enthusiastic advocates for Stripe
• Collaborating closely with sales, we focus on accelerating the path to purchase and enhancing product adoption among our user base
• Our regional marketing efforts involve crafting and executing tailored marketing plans that resonate with local audiences, as well as spearheading our most significant conferences and sponsorships that drive go-to-market (GTM) success and business growth
• As the Events Manager, you will be pivotal in expanding Stripe’s reach, driving engagement, and setting new standards for event excellence across various countries in EMEA
• Oversee the planning and execution of conferences and events
• Lead relationships with agencies and contractors
• Define and innovate event strategies, maintaining a high bar for program development and ensuring events align with Stripe’s key customer segments and GTM priorities
• Serve as the main point of contact for cross-functional teams, working with product marketing, sales, GTM, and analytics to ensure that each conference aligns with broader business goals
• Influence cross-organization stakeholders to align resources and priorities, foster strong partnerships and advocate for event needs across departments
• Develop and manage event budgets, using data-driven insights to optimize spending and ensure each event achieves its business objectives
• Define success metrics and track event performance, conducting in-depth post-event analysis to synthesize feedback, performance data, and insights, while collaborating with Finance, Data Science, and Analytics to refine strategies for future events based on measurable impact
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with external vendors and partners, negotiating contracts and coordinating logistics to maximize the quality and impact of each event
• Implement a learning agenda to test new approaches, analyze results, and continually raise the standard of execution across the conference portfolio
• This role is central to shaping and leading high-impact conference and sponsorship initiatives, particularly Tier 1 and Tier 2 3rd party industry events