Senior Event Manager

White Lodging; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability and生命等

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced events professional in Nashville to coordinate all facets of planning and execution, ensuring a seamless guest experience across departments. You will lead pre-, during, and post-event activities, drive revenue through up-selling and budgeting, and supervise a team to uphold high standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, attention to detail, and delivering exceptional events while maintaining strong guest and associate

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Event coordination

Budget management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Guest service

Job description

Description

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


• Paid Parental Leave


• 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.