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General Manager (Austin 360 Amphitheater)

Austin, Texas Area, US - Entertainment

Circuit of the Americas is a multi-purpose facility that hosts the most prestigious racing events in the world, including the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix™. It is the first purpose-built Grand Prix facility in the U.S.

Built around a state-of-the-art 3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for 120,000 fans and an elevation change of 133 feet, the facility is designed for any and all classes of racing – from motor power, to human power.

Circuit of The Americas is ideally situated on a 1000-acre site in southeast Austin, approximately two miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with scenic views of downtown.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and maximize revenue drivers while optimizing the overall guest and artist experience


• Identify what acts should be secured, working with Live Nation and others to ensure a robust and profitable concert season (25-35 acts per year)


• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Sponsorship to create innovative offerings that drive incremental revenue growth, fan and partner engagement, profitably.


• Leverage technology and innovation to optimize the entertainment experience.


• Work with Marketing to drive maximum engagement strategies that translates into breakthrough revenue growth through trial, repeat and loyalty.


• Manage overall expenses of concerts to maximize profits while protecting the experience. Work with Finance/Accounting to assess buy versus rent opportunities in the operations as well as on each concert.


• Develop strong relationships with partners and various radio stations, agents and managers to maximize impact.


• Identify and secure talent (Buy/Promote) to support major events and festivals throughout the year, including Formula 1, X Games, and other major motorsports events and festivals hosted at and/or owned by COTA.


• Oversee food & beverage and merchandise performance and strategies (points of sale, caps, variety) and work with consumer ops to maximize.


• Establish and maintain high standards of customer service for staff and vendors


• Hire, train and schedule full and part-time employees


• Work closely with promoters and operations and provide direction on standards and compliance


• Coordinate and facilitate event set-up with operations and other areas with COTA


• Perform and execute successful settlement of events.


• Oversee day of event activities and matters


• Oversee the development of an annual Capital Expenditure planning/request process, including the bidding and compiling of estimated pricing for suggested projects.Cap Ex planning should focus on both short-term and long-term impact projects, the scope of which may be revenue-generating or maintenance/operationally-based projects.


• Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety


• Ensure that employees performance is monitored and reviewed accordingly


• Management of employee attendance records, for all employees


• Any other reasonable duties as required by the executive management

No salary provided



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