General Manager - Middlesex County (NJ) Sports Complex

The Sports Facilities Companies•Edison, NJ

21h

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for financial and operating performance at the venue. The objectives for this position include: Optimizing overall profitability Creating a positive relationship with client and stakeholders Creating a culture of accountability which supports the organizational values Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration Employee retention and staff development Development of employee and operating policies Implementation of major business initiatives Manage overall Food and Beverage operations Manage overall event operations

Requirements

Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1MM or greater
Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournament and events; including but not limited to basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, cheerleading events, wrestling meets, and similar activities
Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention center
A minimum of 7 years of management experience
Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen operations, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development
Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its team members in order to meet objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them
Confer with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors & support team, and team members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, and other administrative control processes
Direct and coordinate an organization's financial and budget activities in order to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high-level staff, and establishment and organization of major departments
Direct, plan and implement policies, objectives, and activities of organizations or businesses in order to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings, and other items affecting businesses or program services
Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, community shareholders, and outside organizations
Effectively communicate and regularly present to tourism commission and community groups
Administer programs for selection of any site location, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other organizational entities
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs
Review reports submitted by team members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes
Schedule and monitor continued training seminar for team members on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management