Organization: Legends & ASM Global

Position Title: General Manager - Desert Diamond Arena

Reports to: Regional Manager/Regional Vice President/Senior Vice President 

Location: Glendale, AZ

Search Contact: Prodigy Search

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BACKGROUND

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering an end-to-end solution across all areas of venue operations and revenue generation for many of the world’s most iconic brands and venues.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across planning, sales, partnerships, hospitality, and merchandise, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 400+ arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers, and performing arts venues globally.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. 

SUMMARY

This individual will have responsibility for the overall management, promotion, and operation of the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, including purchasing, booking, marketing, finance, human resources, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, parking, and related operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides for control of the day-to-day operations, assuring the coordination of plans, programs, and events.
• Negotiates and provides final approval on all lease agreements with vendors, contracts and agreements with event organizers, hosts, managers, and agents.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all pertinent parties to encourage continual and regular use of the facilities.
• Assures the coordination, implementation and administration of specific plans and programs prescribed by corporate directives, to include matters of training and development; quality assurance; energy efficiency; safety/emergency procedures, crowd control and crisis management procedures, or other areas as needed.
• Develops and implements facility goals in accordance with the management contract, the Client’s objectives, corporate policy, and good business practice.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs all activities and personnel engaged in maintaining and operating the facilities.
• Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, and projections for attendance and/or revenue.
• Directs the development, administration and execution of all financial and operating reports including capital expenses, operating revenue, expense budgets, etc.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• A bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A well-established leader and professional with a minimum of 7-10 years of industry experience in a senior management level position within an Arena, Convention Center, or Stadium.

Skills and Abilities

• The individual must be able to perform effectively under significant pressure typically associated with meeting the demands and timetables of our industry.
• Incumbent must demonstrate business acumen with a client/customer service focus.

Other Qualifications

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Founded in 2007, Prodigy Search, located in the New York City suburb of Freehold, NJ, boasts over 80 years of experience in the sports and entertainment business. As a renowned nationwide leader in senior-level executive search, Prodigy Search has honed its business principles and expertise, establishing itself as one of the largest boutique recruiting agencies in North America. Simply, Prodigy Search is Where the Best Brands Come for the Best Talent.

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