Senior Event Manager - Lead & Elevate Premier Events

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

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