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VP of Operations

Vaco

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Management, Business Operations, Business Performance Management, Compensation Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Emerging Technology, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Event Marketing, Finance, Forecasting, Hair Styling, Leadership, Legal, Marketing, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Resource Management, Sales, Scalable System Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
Today

Our client, a fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial organization in the events and experiential space, is seeking a VP of Operations to join their leadership team in Nashville, TN. This transformational leadership role will be responsible for driving operational excellence, building scalable infrastructure, leading cross-functional teams, and positioning the organization for significant future growth and expansion.

Duties:

  • Lead end-to-end business operations across a growing, multi-functional organization.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives and establish performance metrics across teams.
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing operational leadership teams.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and organizational objectives.
  • Lead operational readiness for expansion into new markets and regions.
  • Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and operational partnerships.
  • Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and accountability measures to drive business performance.
  • Ensure operational excellence while maintaining a strong culture and exceptional client experience.
  • Manage operational budgets, forecasting, resource allocation, and profitability initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Client Services, and Production teams.
Requirements:
  • 10 years of senior-level operations leadership experience.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and driving organizational transformation.
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial leadership experience.
  • Proven success scaling operations across multiple locations, business units, or geographies.
  • Experience implementing operational processes, performance management frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of AI tools and enthusiasm for leveraging technology to improve business operations.
  • Experience within events, experiential marketing, entertainment, production, hospitality, or other complex service environments preferred.
Title: VP of Operations
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Direct Hire
Compensation: $140k-150k salary

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .
Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Vaco

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/

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