Booking Manager- Long Beach Amphitheater

ASM Global•Long Beach, CA

7d•$77,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Booking Manager for the Long Beach Amphitheater, the primary responsibilities are to book and develop events and manage event files. Candidate must be an initiative-taker, highly motivated, extremely organized and have a great personality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Business, Advertising or Marketing or related field preferred.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience booking large scale events and collaborating directly with agents and promoters within the industry.
Excellent written and verbal skills, organizational ability, and interpersonal skills
Understanding of the music and performance industry
Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
Computer skills including Microsoft office and other marketing specific programs.
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
Ability to work simultaneously with a broad variety of internal and external vested interest groups to foster a cooperative environment.
Ability to anticipate problems and implement immediate corrective action.
Ability to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of the entertainment industry.
Strong orientation towards hospitality/customer service for the meeting, convention, and entertainment industry
Basic knowledge of facility operating standards, building maintenance, custodial, personnel and office management
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to work and lead in a team environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hour as needed.
Must have professional attitude and appearance.
Some travel required.
Background and Credit Checks will be required as condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains relationships with key touring industry professionals, including agents, managers, promoters, and producers.
Manages ASM Booking calendar, including adding, editing and/or removing events and event holds, and responds to building availability requests in a timely manner.
In collaboration with facility departments, research and prepare data that supports the booking efforts for specific artists, shows and events.
Lead the creation of memorable venue experience for artist and tour personnel.
Obtain information from various agencies on talent availability for events.
May require attending conferences/trade shows (IEBA / Billboard)
Generate new business through cold calling and leads generated by attending networking meetings.
Monitor ticket counts, on sale ticket counts and final show settlements.
Compiling and maintaining all event show folders with contracts, Certificates of Insurance, and general event correspondence, including final artist and venue settlement information
Assist in the preparation and design of promoter guides, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with all facility departments.
Aggressively promotes the use of the facilities to maximize its utilization.
Negotiates lease agreements as determined necessary and in the best interests of the facilities.
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 facilities.
Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, projections for attendance and/or revenue.
Conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
Supports/assists Regional General Manager with coordination of Regional Booking Group(s) on regular basis.
Works with agents, mangers, promoters, and producers to book concert, non-concert events, family shows, and other venue content in order to maintain calendar fulfillment.
Live event coverage as needed.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends & ASM policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.