Assistant General Manager

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Job Summary

Assistant General Manager (full time)
 
The Western Nebraska Pioneers summer collegiate baseball team in Gering, Nebraska, is wrapping up a successful 2018 season in the Expedition League. Playing at 1,200-seat Oregon Trail Park Stadium, the Pioneers led the EL in attendance and capped the season with an inaugural season league Championship. We provide affordable family fun all summer long in a minor league baseball setting. Music, food, beer, contests, giveaways and more - the Pioneers put on a show every night. This position is responsible for assisting the General Manager in every area, seeking and securing sponsorship and ticket clients as well as being the leader of our in-game operational crew.
 
We are looking for the RIGHT person, not just A person. This person will add to our small current staff and have one year of direct sports management and sales experience, understand the concepts of minor league sports and have a tireless work ethic. A thirst for "more" and an "everywhere, all the time" attitude is essential.
 
Do you want to work in a fun, challenging, family-oriented setting with a growing company in a growing league? Become a Pioneer!
 
Duties as follows:
Sales:
               Sales of marketing, ticket, group and other packages to local businesses
               Prospect leads and work off provided lead list to make appointments to meet local businesses
               Track sales efforts and report to management through methods established by management
               Assist in managing contracting, billing, fulfillment and reporting functions in conjunction with management
               Provide ongoing excellent customer service with existing, new and prospective clients and corporate partners
 
Concessions operations:
               Manage, with input and guidance from management, ongoing concessions staff and efforts at all Pioneers events
               Lead in concessions hiring, training, payroll management, supply management and general food service efforts throughout the season
               Main point of contact for food service workers and suppliers
 
Stadium operations:
               Work with management to develop, plan, staff and execute Hotshots in-game entertainment program
               Responsible for daily stadium opening, closing, oversight of game day and concessions staff at all Pioneers games
               Responsible for payroll reporting of all paid game day and concessions employees
 
Office:
              Help recruit, train and manage a 10-person summer intern staff as well as a 25-person part-time employee staff
              Keep office functions operating smoothly - return phone calls on time, keep files accurate, maintain records of business and baseball operations
 
Baseball Operations:
              Work with Head Coach to manage paperwork, equipment, in-season travel itineraries and more (with intern help)
 
Salary: Commensurate with experience including base salary and commission/bonuses to be determined
Start date: ASAP
 
To apply, send resume to: [email protected]. Please, no phone calls. To find out more about the Pioneers, go to www.wnpioneers.com.