<p> THE ROLE<br /> We are seeking a General Manager to oversee business operations at Live Nation's new Seattle venue. The GM will ensure that the venue and all related matters operate within the scope of Live Nation standards, policies and procedures.<br /> WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO<br /> • Establish and maintain high standards of customer service for staff, customers and vendors<br /> • Identify and maximize revenue drivers while optimizing the overall guest and artist experience<br /> • Possess excellent working knowledge and oversight of Health & Safety and Security plans and protocols<br /> • Oversee Recruiting, training, scheduling, and motivation of a highly skilled and functioning team of full and part-time staff<br /> • Manage team to high standard through clear communication of goals and expectations<br /> • Create and maintain a positive venue culture with employees, guests, and visiting artists<br /> • Collaborate with all departments and divisions including Marketing, Premium Seat Sales, Food and Beverage, Ancillary Sales, Security, and Sponsorship teams to create innovative offerings that drive incremental revenue growth, fan and partner engagement, safety, and profitability<br /> • Responsible for meeting staffing levels and budget targets of concerts<br /> • Manage relationship with State and municipal governments<br /> • Create and maintain positive interactions and partnerships with landlord and building management, local business, and homeowner organizations<br /> • Oversee food and beverage performance and strategies (point of sale ratio, variety, etc.)<br /> • Develop and implement best practices for traffic, parking operations, and pedestrian queuing<br /> • Day to day management of all venue vendors/subcontractors, possibly including but not limited to HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, Security, Trash/Recycling<br /> • Work with legal department on contracts and insurance requirements for all outside contractors and vendors<br /> • Promote and establish ticketed venue rental events<br /> • Oversee operations and budgets of Special Events including those related to charities, government, conventions, and large-scale happenings including sports championships and conventions<br /> • Work closely with Live Nation promoters and Venue Nation Operations management and provide direction on standards and compliance to venue team<br /> • Coordinate and facilitate event set-up with Operations Manager and team<br /> • Oversee implementation of Live Nation policies and procedure and protocols, including those related to security, system of authority, and accounting<br /> • Perform and execute timely financial Flash Reports after events. Understand and perform event settlement functions<br /> • Create and update event and venue budget forecasts, including operational and production expenses and ancillary revenue streams.<br /> • Implement and comply with the company's audit procedures<br /> • Ensure that employee performance is monitored and reviewed<br /> • Manage employee attendance records<br /> • This position typically supervises many exempt and non-exempt positions<br /> • Responsible for meeting staffing levels and budget targets for each event<br /> • Ensures advance contact for each show with tour/event production managers<br /> • Fulfills requirements with input on budget from Talent booking division<br /> • Performs or confirms advance contact with tour/event security directors. Fulfills requirements with input from LN Global and regional security managemen<br /> • Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.<br /> • On site for events prior to load in and until load out<br /> • Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the executive management<br /> WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING<br /> • Minimum 5 years experience as a general manager, or in high-level concert production, operations, or touring management<br /> • Ability to perform all job duties and responsibilities<br /> • Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and written<br /> • Must have expertise in profitability analysis and budgeting<br /> • Exhibits strong problem-solving skills in long term and immediate situations<br /> BENEFITS & PERKS<br /> Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:<br /> • HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)<br /> • YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days<br /> • WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program<br /> • FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support<br /> • CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment<br /> • OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match<br /> EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY<br /> We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.<br /> Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.<br /> We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.<br /> We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.<br /> <br /> ----------<br /> The expected compensation for this position is:<br /> $96,000.00 USD - $120,000.00 USD<br /> ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.<br /> Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-867qxq-139-5-253-138-42 in your application.</p> </p>