POSITION: General Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration
REPORTS TO: Regional Vice President
FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.
Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
THE ROLE
Thunder Ridge – Nature Arena is seeking a General Manager to be responsible for overall management, promotion and operation of the facility including purchasing, booking, marketing, finance, human resources, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, parking, and related operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains active contact with the Client/Contract Administrator. Monitors compliance with all provisions of the services contract.
Aggressively promotes the use of the facility to maximize its utilization.
Negotiate lease agreements as determined necessary and in the best interests of the facility.
Maintains relationship with all of client's companies, sponsors, and related staff.
Negotiates contracts and agreements with event organizers, hosts, managers, and agents.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Client/Contract Administrator, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment/arena industry, community, and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility.
Coordinates facility involvement with Arena and Visitors Bureau, as well as other appropriate destination marketing agencies.
Assures the coordination, implementation and administration of specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include matters of training and development; quality assurance; energy efficiency; safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management procedures, or other areas as needed.
Develops and implements facility goals in accordance with the management contract, the Client’s objectives, corporate policy, and good business practice.
Prepares and maintains required and necessary reports/records for the Client/Contract Administrator and for the Corporate Office.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs all activities and personnel engaged in maintaining and operating the facility.
Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, projections for attendance and/or revenue.
Conducts marketing, budgeting, and weekly staff meetings.
Directs the development and administers the execution of operating and marketing financial plans and documents; to include operating revenue and expense budgets; capital expense plans and budgets.
Provides for day-to-day operations; assuring the coordination of plans, programs, and events; conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
Provides final approval of all contracts and agreements with suppliers, promoters, and tenants for necessary activities and services at the facility.
Provides or coordinates for timely and effective response to directives and requests received from internal and external organizations, agencies, departments, and individuals; assures and maintains the integrity of the facility and ASM in all forms of communication and personal contacts.
Oversee and advises Human Resources on any necessary revisions/modifications to the staffing plans, including number and types of employees, essential functions, salaries, and benefits.
Assures the administration of personnel and the operation of plants and facilities are conducted in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Evaluates facility practices and recommends improvements to better reflect the needs of the Client and the facility, and/or to improve the efficiency and safety of operations, in compliance with ASM policies and procedures.
Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating administrative and supervisory staff.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the tenants, employees, union representatives and the general public.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or related fields facility of similar size and description or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in contract negotiation, business law, purchasing procedures, and supervising personnel.
Experience in labor relations and union contracts, if applicable.
Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and organizational ability.
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required.
Ability to work simultaneously with a broad variety of vested interest groups and to foster a cooperative environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices used in the successful management of entertainment or convention facilities of a similar description.
Ability to anticipate problems and implement immediate corrective action.
Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry.
Considerable knowledge of event solicitation and presentation, public relations, advertising and media relations and event planning.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and other federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
Strong orientation towards hospitality/customer service for the meeting, arena, and entertainment industry.
Basic knowledge of facility operating standards, building maintenance, custodial, personnel and office management.
Effective supervisory skills. Ability to deal effectively with human resource and personnel problems; to deal constructively with conflict; to motivate, provide counsel and execute applicable solutions.
Ability to manage a facility of same size and type.
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.