Senior Event Manager

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Event Manager, where your organizational and leadership skills will shine. This role involves coordinating events from planning to execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while managing budgets and fostering team collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic environment that values growth and innovation in the hospitality industry. With a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex events.
• Expertise in event operations and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all event phases, ensuring seamless communication.
• Lead meetings and resolve operational challenges.
• Monitor financial goals and align with departmental budgets.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Event Operations Expertise

Financial Management

Leadership Experience

Analytical Skills

Job description

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This position is located on site at the Louisville Marriott Downtown

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate all event phases, from planning to execution, ensuring seamless communication with customers and internal departments for an exceptional guest experience.
• Lead pre-event, event, and post-event meetings while identifying and resolving operational challenges to deliver outstanding results.
• Actively up-sell services and products, manage event budgets, and contribute to revenue generation while maintaining a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Supervise and train associates to meet performance standards, foster collaboration, and create a supportive team environment.
• Use feedback to drive continuous improvement, implement corrective action plans, and develop innovative event strategies.
• Monitor and manage financial goals, including group room blocks, catering revenue, and payroll to align with departmental budgets.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex events with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and foster positive guest and associate relationships.
• Expertise in event operations, financial management, and guest satisfaction strategies.
• Leadership experience with a focus on training, mentoring, and motivating teams to achieve results.
• Analytical skills to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and drive profitability for the department.

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Holidays, & Sick
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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