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JOB SUMMARY: The General Manager of the Noblesville Event Center is responsible for the oversight and overall direction of the Noblesville Event Center, a 3,500 capacity multipurpose sports and entertainment venue opening in Summer of 2025.
The General Manager will have responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Noblesville Event Center, including live entertainment booking, sales and sponsorship, event production, event management, operations, and related operations. The General Manager will help to facilitate optimum efficiency, maximize profits, and provide exceptional customer service by performing the following duties individually or through subordinates. The general manager must have a strong background in business development, facility operations, and experience generating revenue.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Develop and implement sales strategy, including direct oversight of all revenue opportunities.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the arena and its staff.
Meet with staff to determine goals for each department and individual.
Lead the development of an annual budget and corresponding plan detailing the goals and objectives of each department for the arena.
Work with supervisor to set the arena’s goals and objectives.
Weekly communication with supervisor regarding the status of all pertinent details.
Manage the F&B/Retail contract and oversee relations between the arena and its concessionaire.
All other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain positive relationships with Noblesville officials, managing a regular cadence of meetings and updates for the city staff.
Accountable for business development, overseeing all aspects of event bookings/sales, sponsorship sales, and other revenue generating streams.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Client/Contract Administrator, boards, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment/convention industry, community, and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility.
Maintains communication and relationship with Pacers Sports and Entertainment as it pertains to the G-League team, currently known as the Mad Ants.
Functions as the “booker” for live entertainment events, negotiating contracts and agreements with promoters, organizers, hosts, managers, and agents.
The successful candidate will foster relationships with new, and prospective clients.
Develop and implement a plan for increasing corporate advertising and sponsorship revenue.
Establish a staffing plan and develop/maintain job descriptions for each FT position.
Work with team(s) to develop a creative marketing campaign that includes print ads, television ads, radio ads, a vigorous website, and unique marketing tactics.
Maintain and actively book events at arena, managing calendar system.
Maintain ongoing leadership of game/event entertainment (music, p.a., video board, on-field promotions, special events) in the ballpark to deliver a consistently superior, innovative and fresh approach.
Manage the arena’s brand by ensuring compliance with logo usage specifications for all merchandise used by the organization or approved usage by outside parties (e.g. corporate partners, group outings, etc).
Develop strong relationships with the leadership of local business organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience working in sales for venue or entertainment/sports field.
Operational financial management accountability and budgeting experience required.
Strong managerial skills required.
Exceptional communication skills required.
Strong commitment to customer and client service required.
Contract experience preferred.
Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner.
Flexible hours including but not limited to nights and weekends.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.
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