Cornerstone OnDemand
Director, Global Events
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $146K - $234K
💻 Marketing
🗓️ August 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Cornerstone OnDemand is hiring a Director, Global Events. The role involves leading a team of event managers to plan, execute, and evaluate major corporate events, including the flagship global conference and key tradeshows across multiple international markets. The Director ensures these events align with the company’s brand and business objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
Highlights
- Lead and manage a team of five event managers.
- Develop and implement a global events strategy supporting marketing and business goals.
- Oversee logistics and execution of major corporate events, including the flagship global conference and tier 1 market tradeshows across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and executive teams to align event objectives with business goals.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and venues to ensure cost-effective and high-quality event services.
- Monitor event performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends to innovate event offerings.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Event Management, or related field, plus at least 7 years experience managing large-scale corporate events and leading teams.
- Experience in a global environment with knowledge of regional event practices and the ability to travel internationally.
- Base salary range from $146,200 to $233,900 USD, with additional incentives and benefits possible.
Director, Global Events Full Description
Director, Global Events
United States
We're looking for a
Director, Global Events
This role is Remote
Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Events to join our team. This key role will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of all major corporate events, including Spark, our premier global conference, and key tradeshows across tier 1 markets in North America, EMEA, and APAC. The Director, Global Events will lead a team of five talented event managers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high-impact events that align with Cornerstone's brand and business objectives.
In this role you will…
Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Global Events to join our team. This key role will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of all major corporate events, including Spark, our premier global conference, and key tradeshows across tier 1 markets in North America, EMEA, and APAC. The Director, Global Events will lead a team of five talented event managers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high-impact events that align with Cornerstone's brand and business objectives.
In this role you will…
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of five event managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global events strategy that supports Cornerstone’s marketing and business goals.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and logistics of all major corporate events, including the flagship global conference, ensuring seamless delivery and memorable experiences.
- Manage key tradeshows in tier 1 markets, ensuring strategic presence and maximum impact in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product, and executive leadership, to align event objectives with business goals.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, venues, and other event-related service providers to ensure cost-effective solutions and exceptional service.
- Monitor and analyze event performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to innovate and enhance Cornerstone’s event offerings.
You have what it takes if you have…
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Event Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in event management, with a focus on large-scale corporate events and tradeshows.
- Proven experience in managing and leading a team of event professionals.
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a global environment with knowledge of regional event practices in North America, EMEA, and APAC.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
- Strong desire for background in HR or Learning
Why Join Cornerstone?
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team dedicated to transforming the way organizations manage their talent.
- Opportunity to lead and shape the global events strategy for a recognized industry leader.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible working environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Total Rewards:
At Cornerstone, our transparent total rewards program is based on three core tenets: equitable pay, market dynamic research, and skill-based appraisal.
The base salary range for this position is: $146200 - $233900 USD
In addition to competitive base pay, the compensation package for this role may include other incentives like bonus or commission, along with a generous benefits package. Additional base pay may be available if you reside in a high-cost metro area (New York City or San Francisco Bay Area).
This range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position. Where an individual’s pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The base salary range for this position is: $146200 - $233900 USD
In addition to competitive base pay, the compensation package for this role may include other incentives like bonus or commission, along with a generous benefits package. Additional base pay may be available if you reside in a high-cost metro area (New York City or San Francisco Bay Area).
This range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position. Where an individual’s pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our Culture:
Our mission is to empower people, businesses and communities. A culture created less by what we do and more by who we are. When people ask what our team is about, we point to our core values: champion customer success, bring our best, achieve together, get stuff done, and innovate every day. We're always on the lookout for new, curious and capable people who can help us achieve our goal and we are seeking diversity in the people who join our team. We want to make sure that our company reflects the demographic of our customers, clients, and the communities in which we operate. So if you want to work for a friendly, global, inclusive and innovative company, we'd love to meet you!
What We Do:
Cornerstone is a premier people development company. We believe people can achieve anything when they have the right development and growth opportunities. We offer organizations the technology, content, expertise and specialized focus to help them realize the potential of their people. Featuring comprehensive recruiting, personalized learning, modern training content, development-driven performance management and holistic employee data management and insights, Cornerstone’s people development solutions are successfully used by more than 100 million+ people in 180+ countries and in nearly 50 languages.
Cornerstone takes special care to ensure the security and privacy of the data of its users.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com.
Similar Jobs
Edit/Media Specialist II
Rutgers University
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Camden, NJ
Remote Sales Opportunity | Personal Development | E-Learning
GearUp2Success
🇺🇸 Remote - Charlotte, NC
Demand Generation Marketing Specialist
EAB
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Washington, DC
Demand Generation Marketing Specialist
EAB
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richmond, VA
Manager, Growth Marketing
Discovery Education
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Charlotte, NC
