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Macon - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 100000 - 115000

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

Utilizing initiative and independent judgment the Assistant General Manager assists the General Manager in planning directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the convention center including sales marketing public relations finance event services operations housekeeping maintenance safety and security. Supervision is exercised over professional staff who directs various sections in day-to-day operations. Responsibility further includes evaluation and development of recommendations to improve organizational administration procedures policies and programs. Unusal problems and major changes in programs or policy are discussed with the General Manger.

This role will pay an annual rate between $100000 to $115000 and is bonus elegible.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 12 2025.

About the Venue

Home to over 100000 square feet of modern and versatile event space The Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center is a highly sought-after location for meetings and events near downtown Macon. With flexible configurations our event venues can accommodate everything from annual conventions to large kick-off meetings or sporting events. Let our dedicated team of professional planners catering experts and support staff ensure perfection in every single detail. And its not just about the event spaces and accommodations - from year-round festivals and interesting attractions to an eclectic mix of dining and shopping hot spots theres a lot to see and experience around our Macon GA convention center.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the General Manager in planning directing and managing the day-to-day operations of the convention center including sales marketing public relations finance event services operations housekeeping maintenance safety and security.
  • Assist the General Manager in the development and administration of the facilitys operating and capital budgets; work directly with the department directors and/or other contract partners in developing operating budgets and revenue projections.
  • Select train motivate and evaluate director level staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
  • Work with the departmental directors in the day-to-day management of their various departmental disciplines; review and evaluate processes and results; identify and resolve deficiencies and challenges.
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations decrease turnaround times streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
  • Develop and implements programs policies and procedures for the convention center.
  • Assist the General Manager in the oversight of the facilitys contract service partners (food & beverage telecommunications a/v and other sub contractors).
  • Assist in maintaining a solid relationship and act as facility contact with local Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
  • Develop or directs the development and preparation of comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e. Operations Manual Event Handbook Annual Sales & Marketing Plan Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan Annual Facility Report Booking Policies Fire Code Rules & Regulations etc).
  • Participate and lead various interdepartmental project groups special projects and task forces.
  • Conduct a variety of organizational studies investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Represent the General Manager as needed at various events and/or meetings.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff facility stakeholders and facility users
  • Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
  • Negotiates lease event settlement agreements contracts and agreements as determined necessary and in the best interest of the Macon Convention Center.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration/Management Marketing Sports Management Facility Management Public Administration or related fields.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience of increasing responsibility in professional public assembly facility operations management.
  • Minimum two (2) years of direct supervisory experience at the Director level.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to achieve quality results with a minimum of resources.
  • Experience employing modern management methods long range planning principles of budgeting and leadership skills.
  • Working knowledge of sales marketing event services safety and security facility maintenance and housekeeping finance and human resources audiovisual telecommunications and food and beverage operations.
  • Experience in contract development and negotiations including facility use license agreements service agreements and sponsorship agreements.
  • Superior customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work beyond normal business hours including but not limited to nights weekends and holidays as required.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language both orally and in writing
  • Possession of or ability to possess a valid drivers license.
  • Knowledge of EEOC FLSA OSHA ADA and other employment regulations.
  • Excellent organizational skills detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be detail oriented have strong organizational skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient computer skills including Windows Outlook Word Access Power Point and Excel.
  • Superior Sales and Marketing skills.
  • Ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work simultaneously with a broad variety of vested interest groups and to foster a cooperative environment including simultaneous consumer/banquet events.
  • Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry.
  • Experience in contract development and negotiations including facility use license agreements service agreements and sponsorship agreements.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.


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