Director, Venue Operations & Revenue Growth

24 Seven Talent; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Director of Venue Operations in Virginia to transform a campus into a revenue-generating, experience-driven destination. The role sits at the crossroads of sales, service, and operations and leads rentals, events, and facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a hands-on approach to execution, overseeing pricing, partnerships, and a year-round activation plan to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in venue/hospitality facility management.
• Proven revenue growth through space utilization.
• Strong sales, events strategy, and operations background.
• Experience with inventory/asset management platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously.
• Strong financial, analytical, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead rental and event revenue generation across the campus.
• Develop outbound and inbound sales strategies to increase campus utilization.
• Build, manage, and report on a strong sales pipeline with clear goals and conversion metrics.
• Create pricing models, packaging, and yield strategies for campus spaces.
• Develop and lead a year-round campus activation plan that supports revenue, awareness, and audience growth.
• Identify opportunities to activate underutilized spaces and establish new partnerships.
• Oversee operational logistics for rentals and events to ensure consistent, high-level execution.
• Manage facilities coordination, maintenance readiness, inventory, scheduling, and resource allocation systems.
• Own the full client lifecycle from inquiry through execution and follow‑up.
• Establish and maintain high service standards for both internal and external clients.
• Build and lead a high-performing team across rentals, events, and facilities.
• Develop departmental plans, budgets, KPIs, and reporting to support accountability and growth.

Skills

Sales strategy

Operations leadership

Revenue growth

Event management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Customer service

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business

Tools

Inventory management platforms

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Director of Venue Operations in Virginia to transform a campus into a revenue-generating, experience-driven destination. The role sits at the crossroads of sales, service, and operations and leads rentals, events, and facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a hands-on approach to execution, overseeing pricing, partnerships, and a year-round activation plan to drive growth.