POSITION:             Assistant General Manager

DEPARTMENT:   Administration

REPORTS TO:     General Manager

FLSA STATUS:     Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $125,000 to $145,000

Summary:

Under the General Manager’s supervision, this individual will have responsibility for the overall management, promotion, and operation of the venue with a focus on revenue generation.  Facilitate optimum efficiency, maximize profits, and provide exceptional customer service by performing the following duties individually or through department Directors or supervisors.  Perform the duties of the General Manager when absent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following: other duties may be assigned.

• Guide and direct the following department areas:  Marketing and Communication, Ticket Operations, Event Services, Finance, operations, Food and Beverage.
• Assist with booking events by meeting with promoters and agents, and others within the industry to encourage continual and regular use of the facility to drive revenue.  This may include travel to events within the industry and conferences.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, promoters and tenants for necessary activities and services at the facility.
• Lead each department to drive revenue, manage costs, improve processes, and create efficiencies and cost savings.
• Implement facility policies and goals in accordance with the management contract, client’s objectives, and corporate policy.
• Meet with department heads to define goals and milestones; review activity, operating, and sales reports.  If necessary, determine changes to the programs and/or operations and oversee implementation with the department heads.
• Assist in the development of long-range plans and program objectives in accordance with the management contract and corporate policy.
• Ensure all codes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Implement procedures within the departments assigned to establish and maintain customer service standards that are designed to ensure a positive and professional image and generate repeat business.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and capital project budget for future repairs and improvements to the facility.
• Lead each department assigned to achieve annual revenue, project, event, and expense goals.
• Conduct post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
• Review and approve all purchasing, travel and promotional expense activity for departments assigned.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays and the ability to travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Manage department directors and supervisors. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees in conjunction with Human Resources; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and Experience:
 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and a minimum of (7) years’ industry experience with (3) years as a Department Director or above.  Experience with a booking function of an arena or stadium preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications:

• Possess a strong sales and management acumen and ability to identify new revenue streams.
• Possess skills and experience in client Relations, Finance, contract negotiation, purchasing procedures, booking processes, and supervising personnel.
• Assist in settlement of all concerts, events, and family shows.
• Engage in decision making that is generally governed by procedure and guided by policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the practices and terminology of event booking, Finance, ticketing, public relations programs, advertising, marketing, and sales.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct varied and complex administrative operations.
• Supervise and recognize human resource and personnel problems, deal constructively with conflict, supervise, and motivate personnel, provide counsel on routine and sensitive personnel matters, and execute applicable solutions.
• Respond to crowd control and/or crowd management situations in a prompt and decisive manner during crisis situations.
• Operate a personal computer using, Windows, Word, Excel, and other standard office equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.  Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with sports tenant Seattle Thunderbirds, clients City of Kent, employees, exhibitors, guests, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Computer Skills:

• Operate event booking/scheduling software.
• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Office, and other standard office equipment.
• Must have strong computer skills, Excel, and Word.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  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.

TO APPLY:

Applications can be found at www.accessoshowarecenter.com/venue/employment (http://www.accessoshowarecenter.com/venue/employment).

Kate Anderson

accesso ShoWare Center

625 W. James St

Kent, WA 98032

Fax No. (253) 856-6713

EMAIL: SMG [email protected]

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact.

253 856 6706.

ASM Global/SMG/accesso ShoWare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor.