General Manager of Mansfield Stadium

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JOB SUMMARY: The General Manager of Mansfield Stadium is responsible for the oversight and overall direction of Mansfield Stadium, a 7,500 capacity multipurpose sports and entertainment venue opening in Spring of 2026. The General Manager will have responsibility for the overall management and operations of the Mansfield Stadium, including live entertainment booking, sales and sponsorship, event production, event management, operations, and related operations. The General Manager will help to facilitate optimum efficiency, maximize profits, and provide exceptional customer service by performing the following duties individually or through subordinates. The general manager must have a strong background in business development, facility operations, and experience generating revenue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Develop and implement sales strategies.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the stadium and its staff.
• Meet with staff to determine goals for each department and individual.
• Lead the development of an annual budget and corresponding plan detailing the goals and objectives of each department for the stadium.
• Work with supervisor to set the stadium’s goals and objectives.
• Weekly communication with supervisor regarding the status of all pertinent details.
• Manage the F&B/Retail contract and oversee relations between the stadium and its concessionaire.
• Oversight of leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Mansfield officials, managing a regular cadence of meetings and updates for the city staff.
• Accountable for business development, overseeing all aspects of event bookings/sales, sponsorship sales, and other revenue generating streams.
• Assist North Texas Soccer Club in maximizing gameday profits and providing an exceptional fan experience.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, boards, tenants, government departments and agencies, entertainment/convention industry, community, and civic organizations to encourage continual and regular use of the facility.
• Maintains communication and relationship with FC Dallas/North Texas Soccer Club.
• Functions as the “booker” for live entertainment events, negotiating contracts and agreements with promoters, organizers, hosts, managers, and agents.
• The successful candidate will foster relationships with new, and prospective clients.
• Develop and implement a plan for increasing corporate advertising and sponsorship revenue.
• Establish a staffing plan and develop/maintain job descriptions for each FT position.
• Work with team(s) to develop a creative marketing campaign that includes print ads, television ads, radio ads, a vigorous website, and unique marketing tactics.
• Maintain and actively book events at the stadium, while managing calendar system.
• Maintain ongoing leadership of game/event entertainment (music, p.a., video board, on-field promotions, special events) in the ballpark to deliver a consistently superior, innovative and fresh approach.
• Develop strong relationships with the leadership of local business organizations.
• All other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working in sales for venue or entertainment/sports field.
• Operational financial management accountability and budgeting experience required.
• Strong managerial skills required.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Strong commitment to customer and client service required.
• Contract experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential material in a professional manner.
• Flexible hours including but not limited to nights and weekends.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the job.

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