# Director of Events

**Company:** [Nerdio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nerdio)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $190k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** cvent, event management platforms, AI Tools, Budget Management, vendor negotiation, Contract Management, Project Management, KPI Tracking, event roi analysis, hybrid/virtual events
**Posted:** 2026-06-08

> Strategic leader responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events including flagship customer conferences, trade shows, and internal company events. Manages $4M+ budgets and 1,000+ attendee events while driving pipeline and brand loyalty.

## Job Description

## What you'll do

### Flagship Events
- Own end-to-end strategy, execution, and budget for the annual customer & partner conference (NerdioCon) and largest third-party conference (Microsoft Ignite)
- Provide strategic oversight for the annual sales incentive trip (President’s Club), partnering with Sales leadership and the Corporate Events Manager
- Provide strategic oversight of the company-wide All-Hands Meeting
- Partner with the Senior Event Manager on key internal leadership and executive offsites plus additional internal events as needed

### Event Operations & Infrastructure
- Develop standardized processes, templates, and toolkits for event planning and execution
- Own the events technology stack (registration, mobile apps, event management platforms, virtual/hybrid tools)
- Identify and deploy AI tools across the events workflow — content creation, agenda and logistics planning, attendee personalization, and post-event analysis
- Establish and track KPIs for event ROI, attendee satisfaction, NPS, and lead generation
- Manage post-event reporting and debrief processes to drive continuous improvement

### Budget & Vendor Management
- Develop and manage the consolidated events budget across the corporate events portfolio
- Oversee overall RFP and contracts process
- Ensure compliance with procurement and legal requirements for vendor agreements
- Identify cost efficiencies without compromising attendee experience

### Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the senior liaison to Sales, Product, HR, Finance, and the Executive team for flagship and strategic corporate events
- Partner with Demand Generation to ensure events drive measurable pipeline contribution
- Collaborate with Content and Creative teams on event branding, signage, videos, and promotional materials
- Brief and align executive stakeholders on event strategy, timelines, and status

### Team & Agency Management
- Lead and develop a high-performing events team, including the Corporate Events Manager (direct report)
- Source, onboard, and manage external event agencies and production partners as needed
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and creativity within the events function

## Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive event management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or director-level role
- Proven track record managing large-scale user conferences (1,000+ attendees, and $4M+ budgets) and trade shows
- Experience with incentive travel and President's Club-style programs
- Demonstrated expertise managing internal corporate events including all-hands and executive offsites
- Strong budget management skills with experience owning event P&L
- Exceptional project management abilities — able to manage multiple complex events simultaneously
- Excellent vendor negotiation and contract management experience
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; executive presence
- Comfortable with ambiguity, fast timelines, and shifting priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%, including nights and weekends during events

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in B2B SaaS, cloud technology, or Microsoft ecosystem companies
- Background working with partner/channel communities and channel-focused events
- Proficiency with event technology platforms, specifically Cvent
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) designation or equivalent certification
- Experience managing hybrid and virtual event formats
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance event planning, marketing, or operations
- Agency management experience

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