Southwest Value Partners
Senior Manager of Event Services - Nashville Yards
Southwest Value Partners, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Southwest Value Partners (SWVP), a privately held real estate investment company, is seeking a talented Senior Manager of Event Services to join its Operations Team. SWVP invests in institutional quality real estate in growth markets throughout the United States. SWVP has a disciplined and high energy approach to asset acquisition, operating execution, value creation, asset disposition, and development.
The Senior Manager of Event Services is responsible for directing and facilitating all campus event activities in conjunction with internal teams, property management, and third-party providers to ensure seamless, high-quality experiences from planning through execution. Serves as the primary liaison for clients and stakeholders, overseeing event logistics, vendor coordination, and hospitality to support strategic use of campus spaces.
The environment at SWVP is fast-paced and dynamic, and the Senior Manager of Event Services needs to work well both independently and in a group setting. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate planning and execution of a wide variety of campus events, including corporate activations, private functions, and public-facing programs (e.g., outdoor concerts, movies in the park, farmers markets, wine festivals, etc.). Oversee on-site event operations including logistics, hospitality, technical services, and backstage coordination to ensure smooth and professional delivery from setup through teardown. Coordinate closely with property management to communicate event schedules and impacts to tenants; maintain a master event calendar and proactively share relevant updates. Serve as primary point of contact for event clients, vendors, and campus partners to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Manage signage, cleanliness, and overall event site readiness across all activation areas including the lawn, landing, and surrounding campus spaces. Resolve escalated guest concerns with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach. Manage event-related expenses and coordinate cost recoveries, including billing back sponsors and tenants, to ensure accurate financial tracking and accountability. Ensure compliance with local permitting, insurance (e.g., COIs), and safety protocols; manage all necessary documentation, agreements, and vendor credentials. Arrange for supplemental equipment and services as needed, including rentals, security, janitorial support, and utility coordination. Direct event staffing and support teams during high-profile or large-scale events, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and executed. Assess post-event outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies for future activations. Represent Nashville Yards in meetings, events, and industry associations, promoting the development and enhancing its reputation as a premier destination in Nashville. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Real Estate Management or related field required. 7+ years of progressive management-level experience in event operations management, preferably in mixed-use commercial real estate, hospitality, or venue management industries, including supervisory roles. Strong knowledge of vendor coordination, permit processes, facility usage agreements, and event compliance requirements. Strategic and solutions-oriented thinker with a proven ability to assess complex challenges, identify opportunities, and implement innovative strategies that drive operational success and revenue growth. Proven track record of contributing to and executing large-scale operations, teams, and projects with successful outcomes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex event logistics in a dynamic, high-profile environment. Proficient with MS office. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. Ability to assume a high level of responsibility. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, accurate, reliable and flexible. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. Ability to communicate effectively and work well with a diverse group of business individuals within the company, and interface confidently with people outside the company. Benefits:
Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits 401k Matching Employee Discount Programs Vacation and Sick Time 11 paid holidays
Compensation:
Salary plus bonus
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, with required flexibility for after-hours needs
Location:
Nashville, TN
Southwest Value Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southwest Value Partners will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The Senior Manager of Event Services is responsible for directing and facilitating all campus event activities in conjunction with internal teams, property management, and third-party providers to ensure seamless, high-quality experiences from planning through execution. Serves as the primary liaison for clients and stakeholders, overseeing event logistics, vendor coordination, and hospitality to support strategic use of campus spaces.
The environment at SWVP is fast-paced and dynamic, and the Senior Manager of Event Services needs to work well both independently and in a group setting. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate planning and execution of a wide variety of campus events, including corporate activations, private functions, and public-facing programs (e.g., outdoor concerts, movies in the park, farmers markets, wine festivals, etc.). Oversee on-site event operations including logistics, hospitality, technical services, and backstage coordination to ensure smooth and professional delivery from setup through teardown. Coordinate closely with property management to communicate event schedules and impacts to tenants; maintain a master event calendar and proactively share relevant updates. Serve as primary point of contact for event clients, vendors, and campus partners to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Manage signage, cleanliness, and overall event site readiness across all activation areas including the lawn, landing, and surrounding campus spaces. Resolve escalated guest concerns with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach. Manage event-related expenses and coordinate cost recoveries, including billing back sponsors and tenants, to ensure accurate financial tracking and accountability. Ensure compliance with local permitting, insurance (e.g., COIs), and safety protocols; manage all necessary documentation, agreements, and vendor credentials. Arrange for supplemental equipment and services as needed, including rentals, security, janitorial support, and utility coordination. Direct event staffing and support teams during high-profile or large-scale events, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and executed. Assess post-event outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies for future activations. Represent Nashville Yards in meetings, events, and industry associations, promoting the development and enhancing its reputation as a premier destination in Nashville. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Real Estate Management or related field required. 7+ years of progressive management-level experience in event operations management, preferably in mixed-use commercial real estate, hospitality, or venue management industries, including supervisory roles. Strong knowledge of vendor coordination, permit processes, facility usage agreements, and event compliance requirements. Strategic and solutions-oriented thinker with a proven ability to assess complex challenges, identify opportunities, and implement innovative strategies that drive operational success and revenue growth. Proven track record of contributing to and executing large-scale operations, teams, and projects with successful outcomes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex event logistics in a dynamic, high-profile environment. Proficient with MS office. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting. Ability to assume a high level of responsibility. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, accurate, reliable and flexible. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. Ability to communicate effectively and work well with a diverse group of business individuals within the company, and interface confidently with people outside the company. Benefits:
Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits 401k Matching Employee Discount Programs Vacation and Sick Time 11 paid holidays
Compensation:
Salary plus bonus
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, with required flexibility for after-hours needs
Location:
Nashville, TN
Southwest Value Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southwest Value Partners will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.