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Buyers Edge Platform

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501 - 1000 employees

💰 $425M Private Equity Round on 2024-04

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power, and collaborative partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over two dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $60 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

📋 Description

• Lead division event strategy and execution: Own tradeshows, hosted events, conferences, and executive experiences aligned to division priorities. Translate enterprise event strategy and division go-to-market plans into scalable event programs and operational processes. • Manage division event team: Lead team prioritization, performance management, coaching, and workflow execution. Support both remote and in-person team members. • Drive division event ROI strategy: Define lead tracking, attribution, and ROI reporting requirements aligned to division goals. Work with Sales Operations and Revenue teams to establish measurement frameworks and sales handoff processes. Hold event execution accountable to ROI targets and post-event analysis. • Own division event budgets: Manage forecasting, reconciliation, vendor management, and budget accountability. Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities. • Manage division event portfolio: Own event calendar, prioritization, staffing, and resource allocation. Lead operational oversight for division events. Escalate strategic, reputational, or budgetary risks to Head of Events. • Serve as division events partner: Be primary point of contact for division leadership, sales teams, and brand partners. Align event strategy to division north star and business outcomes. • Drive operational excellence: Identify and implement process improvements, workflows, and systems that scale division event execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 8-12+ years in experiential marketing, tradeshow management, hosted events, or event leadership • Proven ability to manage event portfolios in complex enterprise environments • Strong operational and project management skills; expertise in ROI tracking, reporting, and scalable workflows • People management experience; ability to lead, coach, and develop teams • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication abilities • Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships • Familiarity with CRM systems, event technology platforms, and marketing automation • Ability to operate independently while aligning to enterprise strategy • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred • Travel: 25-40% depending on event calendar and business needs

🏖️ Benefits

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match. • Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay. • Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.