Oak View Group:
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary:
The General Manager is responsible for the efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue. In addition to managing the day to day business operations, the General Manager solicits new sources of revenue, both on and off the venue property. Responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including construction, purchasing, policy administration, booking, marketing, finance, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, and related operations for an Arena/Complex. This position is responsible for the development, coordination and management of all aspects and strategies for the arena’s entertainment events.
This role pays an annual salary of $90,000-$115,000 and is bonus eligible

Responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently manage and lead local OVG staff for successful building operations.
• Provide clear and consistent communication with corporate and client.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring technical and staff resource needs for all events, oversees plans for allocating those resources, and successfully manage their efficient implementation.
• Develop clear and measurable goals for staff to ensure alignment with corporate and client direction.
• Lead event booking efforts at the venue, develop and maintain relationships with reputable promoters, local market contacts, agents and talent affiliates to attract concerts, family shows, sporting events, community events, etc.
• Administration of specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include HR, Sales and Marketing, quality assurance, energy efficiency, safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management practices, or other areas as needed.
• Generate for client/corporate financial and other reports detailing the arena activities in a timely manner including forecasting, revenue analysis, and event P&L statements.
• Prepare a proposed annual Operating Budget and capital projects and submit proposed budget to client/corporate.
• Develop strong relationships in the community and with stakeholders serving as the primary spokesperson for the venues while projecting the venues in a positive light.
• Ensure all agreements made regarding the Arena Facility comply with local, state, and federal law.
• Provide final approval for all contracts and agreement.
• Attend conferences and trade association meetings representing the venues.
• Author, review and amend policies & procedures, as required.
• This position requires working significant evening and weekend hours