Director of Stadium Sales – Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
About The Position
The Director of Stadium & Sales is responsible for leading external event sales, strategic partnerships, and stadium business development initiatives for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Reporting directly to the Assistant Athletics Director, Stadium and Event Operations, this position serves as the primary lead for sourcing, developing, and coordinating new revenue-generating opportunities while building long-term relationships with community, corporate, and tourism partners. Approximately 70% of this role focuses on sales, business development, and partnership coordination with organizations including the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis Sports Council, University event departments, Liberty Park, tourism agencies, promoters, sponsors, and external event organizers. The remaining responsibilities are evenly split between stadium operations support, event execution, and facility coordination to ensure successful event delivery and exceptional guest experiences. About Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a 136-acre multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex centered around the iconic stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Previously known as Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the venue opened in 1965 as Memphis Memorial Stadium. The stadium serves as the home venue for the Memphis Tigers Football program, Southern Heritage Classic, AutoZone Liberty Bowl, and Memphis Showboats of the UFL. Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is currently completing a $220 million renovation that will further position the venue as a premier destination for college football, entertainment, and major events.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in sales and business development
- Experience in strategic partnerships and event sales
- Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
- Experience coordinating with various organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Sports Council, tourism agencies, promoters, sponsors, event organizers)
- Skills in stadium operations support, event execution, and facility coordination
Responsibilities
- Leading external event sales
- Strategic partnerships
- Stadium business development initiatives
- Sourcing, developing, and coordinating new revenue-generating opportunities
- Building long-term relationships with community, corporate, and tourism partners
- Sales, business development, and partnership coordination with organizations including the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Memphis Sports Council, University event departments, Liberty Park, tourism agencies, promoters, sponsors, and external event organizers
- Stadium operations support
- Event execution
- Facility coordination to ensure successful event delivery and exceptional guest experiences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
