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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 62d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Director oversees the strategic booking, planning, and execution of all live and private events to maximize revenue and guest experience. This role also manages stadium conversions, labor operations, and financial settlements for all venue activities.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in Sports, Entertainment, or Facility Management and 8-10 years of experience managing large-scale events in stadiums or arenas. Proficiency in financial reporting, event settlements, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays is required.
Full job description
Position: Director - Live Events and Venue Programming
Reporting Relationship: Supervised by the Vice President of Venue Operations
Status: Full-Time (Exempt)
Position Summary
The Director of Live Events & Venue Programming is responsible for the strategic oversight, booking, planning, and execution of all live events and private events for Tepper Sports & Entertainment. This role serves as the senior leader for event programming, ensuring seamless integration between sales, event services, operations, and marketing to deliver exceptional experiences and maximize revenue potential. The Director also oversees all stadium conversions and labor operations, ensuring efficient turnarounds between events. This position reports to the Vice President of Venue Operations and plays a key role in shaping the venue’s event portfolio, operational readiness, and overall business growth.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the booking strategy for all live, private, internal, sponsorship, and community events across TSE properties, ensuring optimal utilization of venue spaces and alignment with organizational goals.
Maintain and manage the master venue calendar, balancing internal and external events to minimize conflicts and maximize revenue.
Oversee the booking of private events to ensure private and major events can coexist without compromising guest experience or operational efficiency.
Negotiate and finalize contracts with promoters, clients, and partners, securing favorable terms while ensuring compliance with venue policies and regulations.
Participate in and lead the bid process for high-profile events, preparing proposals, presenting to potential clients, and coordinating cross-departmental input.
Monitor industry trends and develop proactive strategies to attract new events and grow the venue’s market presence.
Provide oversight of Live Events and Venue Sales teams ensuring operational requirements are clearly defined and executed by internal teams.
Ensure all events meet or exceed safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including securing permits with the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Fire Department.
Lead pre-event and post-event reviews to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and capture best practices.
Oversee the Labor & Conversions Manager, providing strategic guidance on building readiness, timelines, and budgetary needs for all stadium conversions.
Ensure conversion schedules are aligned with event bookings and operational requirements, including coordination with operations, grounds, and maintenance.
Approve and monitor blackout dates and operational downtimes to optimize efficiency and minimize disruption.
Develop and manage annual revenue and expense budgets for live and private events, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
Oversee event settlement processes, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation with promoters and clients.
Track and report on event financial performance, providing real-time updates to executive leadership.
Build and maintain strong relationships with promoters, corporate clients, and key partners to foster repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Oversee membership programs and leverage them to enhance industry trends, event programming and best practices.
Identify and develop new event concepts and revenue streams to grow the venue’s portfolio and community impact.
Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service and a premium client experience throughout the event lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in Sports and Entertainment Management or Event/Facility Management
Minimum 8-10 years of advanced responsibility in Stadium, Arena or Major Event coordination/management of large-scale events
Experience in financial reporting and large event settlements
Strong management, leadership, and communication skills
Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable
Must be detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task while managing time successfully
Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Live Stadium events, including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays when necessary
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must pass pre-employment screens
Essential Functions
Standing for extended periods of time
Walking throughout the stadium and stadium grounds
Lift at least 50 pounds
Work Environment
This job operates mostly in an outside environment and in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) owns and operates the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, MLS’ Charlotte Football Club and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. TSE is committed to making the greater Charlotte metro area the premier year-round destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas. From hosting 13 football-focused events annually, Bank of America Stadium now boasts nearly 40 annual major ticketed events. The diverse array of events attracts audiences spanning NFL, NCAA, high school football, MLS, international soccer, and blockbuster concerts. Beyond sports and entertainment, the venue accommodates hundreds of corporate and community events throughout the year and has served as a mass vaccination site in 2020, as well as an early voting site in the 2020 and 2022 elections.
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