Assistant General Manager - United Heritage Hall

AEG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEG is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee venue events and shows, hire and schedule staff, and manage onsite operations. The role includes coordinating maintenance, security, guest relations, and supporting the General Manager on projects and duties as needed.

You will oversee staffing, event budgets, and daily office tasks, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional guest experience across all events.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business management or related field.
• 6-8 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in production: scheduling, staff management and payroll.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee venue events and shows, including ticketing, advance show needs, show settlement, and coordination of lighting, video and sound.
• Analyze event calendar to determine staffing levels and create schedules based on availability and event schedule.
• Manage venue maintenance and security; coordinate with maintenance staff and attend security meetings.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations: ordering supplies and handling customer service email and VIP tickets.
• Oversee guest relations and ensure excellent customer experience; resolve escalated issues.
• Contribute to budget allocation, monthly reforecasting, and reconciliation of financial statements.
• Make decisions in the General Manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Scheduling

Staff management

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Time management

Accounting principles

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager is responsible for overseeing venue events and shows. Responsibilities include hiring and scheduling staff, monitoring venue maintenance and security, and managing onsite operations at each event. The Assistant General Manager will also oversee guest relations, customer experience, and assist the General Manager and Venue Manager with projects and duties as needed.

Essential Functions

• Manage venue events and shows, ticketing, advance show needs (concerts and special events), show settlement; coordinate technical aspects including lighting, video and sound; parking and sponsorship.
• Analyze event calendar and determine appropriate staffing levels. Create and maintain schedules based on part time employee availability and event schedule. Approve hours worked and time off requests for part time staff.
• Oversee venue maintenance and security. Check for maintenance issues, project planning and coordinate with maintenance staff for resolution. Attend and direct security meetings during preshow and during the event, monitor staff levels, communicate with head of security on overall operations and troubleshoot security issues.
• Manage day to day office operations. Oversee the ordering of supplies for both office and venue; monitor the maintenance of customer service email and holding of comp tickets for VIP guests.
• Oversee guest relations and ensure customers have the best experience possible. Respond to escalated guest complaints and inquiries resolving in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to the General Manager on allocation of departmental budget, monthly reforecasting and reconciling of monthly financial statements.
• Oversee all operations and make decisions in General Managers’ absence.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) (Advanced Degree Preferred) In Business Management or a related field
• 6-8 years Of related work experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Computer savvy and proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous production experience, including scheduling, managing staff, and payroll
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Strong customer service skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work load
• Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills
• Ability to plan work activities and adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, promoters, suppliers, guests and visitors
• Knowledge if sound and lighting preferred

Payscale

$71,477.46 - $75,000.00 annually

Bonus

This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits

Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.