General Manager - Duke Energy Center

POSITION: General Manager – Duke Energy Center

DEPARTMENT: Executive

REPORTS TO: Regional Vice President

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

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 end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

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. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

The General Manager at Duke Energy Center, located in Cincinnati, OH, will be responsible for overall management, promotion, and operation of the facility, including purchasing, booking, marketing, finance, human resources, food and beverage, box office, advertising, security, production, maintenance, parking, and related operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains active contact with the Client/Contract Administrator. Monitors Legends x ASM Global compliance with all provisions of the services contract.
• Aggressively promotes the use of the facility to maximize its utilization.
• Negotiates lease agreements as determined necessary and in the best interests of the facility.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with event organizers, hosts, managers, and agents.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the Client/Contract Administrator, boards, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment industry, community, and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility.
• 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.
• Prepares and maintains required and necessary reports/records for the Client/Contract Administrator and for the Corporate Office.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs all activities and personnel engaged in maintaining and operating the facility.
• Assists and coordinates with the development of the annual operating calendar, activity schedules, projections for attendance and/or revenue.
• Conducts marketing, budgeting, and weekly staff meetings.
• Directs the development and administers the execution of operating and marketing financial plans and documents; to include operating revenue fundraising/sponsorship sales and expense budgets; capital expense plans and budgets.
• Provides for control of day-to-day operations; assuring the coordination of plans, programs, and events; conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
• Provides final approval of all contracts and agreements with suppliers, promoters, and tenants for necessary activities and services at the facility.
• Provides or coordinates for timely and effective response to directives and requests received from internal and external organizations, agencies, departments, and individuals; assures and maintains the integrity of the facility and ASM Global in all forms of communication and personal contacts.
• Oversees and advises Human Resources on any necessary revisions/modifications to the staffing plans, including number and types of employees, essential functions, salaries, and benefits.
• Assures the administration of personnel and the operation of plant and facilities are conducted in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Evaluates facility practices and recommends improvements to better reflect the needs of the Client and the
• facility, and/or to improve the efficiency and safety of operations, in co