PRIMARY PURPOSE:

It is the responsibility of the Executive Director/GM Arena to provide overall leadership and direction of all facets of the theater operations including finance/budgeting, vendor relations, contract execution, staff scheduling, human resources and technical/event setup functions; as well as working closely with Corporate Entertainment on booking and scheduling functions and coordination with all departments within the property and third-party partners. All duties are to be performed in accordance with property and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

• Work closely with Corporate Entertainment team to develop and execute the strategic plans and vision for the property entertainment objectives.
• Effectively plan, prioritize and communicate with the staff to execute strategic initiatives.
• Manages and monitors all arena operations, develops fiscal budgets, and marketing strategies to produce both short-term and long-term profitability while also balancing the needs and impact of events within an integrated resort.
• Works closely with other resort departments including but not limited to Sales, Convention Services, Marketing, Facilities, Security and F&B to effectively execute events.
• Work closely with Corporate Entertainment booking to maximize event activity at the theater.
• Direct and track monthly/annual financial budget/forecast/results, monitors division expenditures, and prepares justification for budget variations, and project increases for new projects.
• Plans and executes capital budgets and related projects to ensure quality guest experiences.
• Engages in continual training for best practices in the field of facility management to stay abreast on guest service trends and safety.
• Maintain a sense of accountability and teamwork with a staff that works flexible and non-traditional hours.
• Oversee all event and facility marketing strategies related to entertainment offerings within the property.
• Oversee all employee relation matters in the theater department, including but not limited to: hiring, salary review, performance management and conflict resolution.
• Provide executive oversight of all ticketing functions including, but not limited to, holds and releases to maximized revenue daily.
• Collaborate with sales department on entertainment ideas and entertainment packages designed specifically for each convention client’s needs.
• Ensure necessary staffing levels are maintained for all entertainment venues within the property
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all acts and performers contracted on property.
• Provide new and different ways to continually provide the premier entertainment experience including facility cleanliness and maintenance.
• Work closely with LV Arena management to maximize entertainment and guest experiences on property and maximizing visitorship and profits to the casino/resort from neighborhood events.
• Work with outside hotel ambient music provider and tech services to coordinate music play lists for the property taking into consideration property events, demographics, time of year/week/day to maximize the vibe and experience.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 4 Years of Prior Relevant Experience