Senior Event Manager

White Lodging; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability and  L

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off, including Vacation, H

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Job summary

White Lodging in Nashville is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, groups, and special events across our portfolio. You will lead pre-event, event, and post-event sessions, coordinate with sales, operations, and food & beverage teams, and resolve challenges to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

This on-site role emphasizes team leadership, budget management, up-selling services, and continuous improvement to support revenue

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex events with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain guest relationships.
• Experience in event operations and revenue-focused planning.
• Leadership experience with training and mentoring teams.
• Analytical skills to manage budgets and forecast revenue.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all event phases from planning to execution with seamless communication.
• Lead pre-event, event, and post-event meetings and resolve operational challenges.
• Upsell services, manage event budgets, and contribute to revenue while focusing on guest satisfaction.
• Supervise and train associates to meet performance standards and foster collaboration.
• Use feedback to drive continuous improvement and develop innovative event strategies.
• Monitor financial goals including group room blocks, catering revenue, and payroll.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Event operations expertise

Leadership and training

Budgeting and forecasting

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.

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.

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.