Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Stadium, Arena & Arena Alliance Manager shall report directly to the Vice President of Oak View Group’s Stadium, Arena, and Theater Alliance. This position will be responsible for the structure and execution for the strategy of the Alliance as set by the Vice President, working with and through OVG Alliance members and OVG employees in the framework of the Alliance, delivering and supporting the various needs of the business unit.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 1, 2025.

• Manage various tasks and day to day operations on behalf of the Stadium, Arena and Theater Alliance leadership team
• Develop content opportunities utilizing pro forma development, surveys, avail grids and formulation of show pitches
• Lead various meetings and track business travel for Alliance business unit
• Gather data and analytics as needed to provide and service Alliance clients
• Maintain, research and update materials for “The OVG Standard” Best Practices, Booking Sheets, and Town Halls for Arena, Theater and Stadium clients
• Foster relationships with client base for general familiarity on contacts in the Alliance
• Create and manage Alliance Portal for feedback presentations and scorecards for clients
• Track booking initiatives, making note specifically of business unit’s wins and accomplishments for clients, present to the executive team for opportunities and best practices
• Develop and grow relationships within industry with major agents, promoters, managers and labels, representing Oak View Group as a market leader
• Manage various Oak View Group’s Global Partnerships tasks as needed
• Maintain and track renewal dates and documents for existing clients
• Create a mechanism of financial tracking of commission and fee deliverables to the Alliance business unit
• Execute client initiatives and events including but not limited to networking opportunities, conference sponsorships, dinners, gala and fundraisers, and industry mixers
• Manage legal document execution process on behalf of Alliance business unit
• Create communication procedures for Alliance clients to leverage shared data such as ticket counts, ops and labor expenses, and avail grids
• Work with VP of Arena Alliance on the development of an Alliance IT infrastructure, such as a portal or database for client base
• Take lead on various companywide booking initiatives, corresponding with OVG360 and OVG Owned and Operated venues where and when needed
• Generate and identify creative and revenue generating initiatives within the Alliance business model
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

• Undergraduate and/or graduate studies in marketing, business, music business, sports business management, communications
• 3-5 years with demonstrated success working professionally with venue personnel, promoters, agents and/or managers in the Arena industry
• Direct experience with Arena operations a plus
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel
• Creative problem solving with the ability to quickly understand and adapt to situations
• Empathetic and creative thinker who is focused and extremely well organized
• Highly driven self-started with ability to work as a team or independently on projects
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability manage long term projects as well as quick turnaround assignments
• Attentive and diligent; ambitious and driven
• Excellent written, verbal communication and storytelling skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work the hours and travel required (approx. 10%) to fulfill the commitments of the role

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.