Toast is a rapidly growing company that’s revolutionizing the way the food and beverage industry does business by pairing technology with an extraordinary commitment to customer success. We help restaurants and retailers streamline operators, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences through our point of sale platform. We are on the hunt to grow our Field Marketing team and need a rockstar Event Associate! We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Events Associate to join our Retail Field Marketing team. In this role, you will take the lead on end to end event execution for national and regional trade shows, conferences, and partner activations that bring the Toast Retail story to life.
You will support the Field Marketing Manager on every detail from pre show campaigns and booth logistics to on site experiences and post event follow up to ensure each event drives pipeline growth, strengthens relationships, and elevates the Toast brand. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast paced environments, loves juggling creative and logistical details, and takes pride in building experiences that make a lasting impact.
About this roll* (Responsibilities)
- Support national trade show strategy and execution including planning, budgeting, vendor management, booth logistics, shipping, show services, and on site coordination
- Drive pre, during, and post event campaigns in collaboration with field marketing, sales, and creative teams to maximize engagement and ROI
- Manage event timelines and deliverables ensuring every aspect from creative assets to giveaways is on track and on brand
- Partner closely with the Retail Field Marketing Manager to support hyper local field activations including regional dinners, partner events, and pop up experiences
- Measure event performance through lead capture, attribution, and post event analysis, report on results and continuously optimize event strategy
- Collaborate cross functionally with product marketing, sales, design, and demand generation to align messaging and goals across all events
- Bring creativity to every touchpoint from booth experiences to attendee engagement ideas to make Toast stand out
Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)
- 2+ years of hands on event management or field marketing experience, ideally in B2B or retail focused industries
- Proven experience managing trade shows or conferences from concept to completion
- Exceptionally organized, detail oriented, and proactive with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Comfortable rolling up your sleeves whether that means building an event checklist, packing swag boxes, or managing a booth on site
- Strong communicator who thrives in cross functional collaboration and loves turning creative ideas into real experiences
- Data driven mindset with experience tracking and reporting event ROI and pipeline impact
Secret Sauce*? (Nice to Haves)
- Bonus points if you have worked with sales teams, agencies, or vendors in a fast growing tech or SaaS environment
AI at Toast
At Toast we’re Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Spread* of Total Rewards
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.
The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions, if eligible), benefits, and equity (if eligible).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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Toast Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Toast’s headquarters is located in the heart of the Seaport District. Toasters are surrounded by art, culture, and delicious cuisine in one of the most bustling neighborhoods in Boston.
Early Careers
Toast's Early Careers program is designed to launch students' careers by integrating them into the company's vibrant culture and impactful work. Interns and co-ops are treated as full-time Toasters from day one, given meaningful projects, and provided with mentorship from industry professionals. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration across teams, and the autonomy for students to develop and showcase their skills, supported by consistent feedback. Toast offers opportunities across various departments, including technical roles like Software Engineering and Data Science, as well as non-technical roles such as Human Resources and People Operations.
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