General Manager - Texas Agricultural Center at East Texas A&M University

Sports Facilities Company•Commerce, TX

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About The Position

East Texas A&M Agricultural center a premier destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Commerce, TX. You will be joining a championship-level team focused on fun, fulfillment, and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. East Texas A&M Agricultural is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us. The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of both the East Texas A & M Agricultural Center and the East Texas A & M Arena. 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 Implementation of solutions and systems that support the seven areas above Manage overall Food and Beverage operations Manage overall event operations

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of management experience
Bachelor's degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight responsibility of $1M 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
Possess current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or must be willing to obtain them within 90 days of being hired

Nice To Haves

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
Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development

Responsibilities

Analyze operations to evaluate the performance of the company and its staff 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 staff 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, and outside organizations
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 staff members in order to recommend approval or to suggest changes
Schedule and monitor continued training seminar for staff on various operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management
Ensure department-level management oversees day-to-day care and handling of livestock (e.g., cattle, horses, goats, pigs, or sheep) in alignment with safety and welfare standards.
Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and biosecurity protocols.
Provide leadership and support for supervision and training of animal care staff.
Monitor and manage budgets related to livestock operations, including feed, veterinary costs, and supplies.
Oversee coordination with veterinarians for routine care and medical emergencies.