Booking Manager- Long Beach Amphitheater

Legends Global•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends & ASM Global, a partnership redefining excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events, is seeking a Booking Manager for the Long Beach Amphitheater. This role is crucial for booking and developing events, managing event files, and fostering relationships within the touring industry. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized, and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills, ready to contribute to transforming live entertainment and making legends happen.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Advertising, or Marketing or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Strong organizational ability.
Excellent 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 hours as needed.
Must have a professional attitude and appearance.
Some travel required.
Background and Credit Checks will be required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

May require attending conferences/trade shows (IEBA / Billboard).

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains relationships with key touring industry professionals, including agents, managers, promoters, and producers.
Manages the ASM Booking calendar, including adding, editing, and/or removing events and event holds, and responds to building availability requests in a timely manner.
Researches and prepares data to support booking efforts for specific artists, shows, and events in collaboration with facility departments.
Leads the creation of a memorable venue experience for artist and tour personnel.
Obtains information from various agencies on talent availability for events.
Generates new business through cold calling and leads from networking.
Monitors ticket counts, on-sale ticket counts, and final show settlements.
Compiles and maintains all event show folders with contracts, Certificates of Insurance, general event correspondence, and final artist and venue settlement information.
Assists in the preparation and design of promoter guides, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with all facility departments.
Aggressively promotes the use of the facilities to maximize 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, and projections for attendance and/or revenue.
Conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
Supports/assists the Regional General Manager with coordination of Regional Booking Group(s) on a regular basis.
Works with agents, managers, promoters, and producers to book concert, non-concert events, family shows, and other venue content to maintain calendar fulfillment.
Provides live event coverage as needed.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.