General Manager

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Job Summary

General Manager (full time)

The Hub City Hotshots summer collegiate baseball team has just wrapped up a successful 2018 season in the Expedition League. The team finished in the top 100 in summer ball attendance, and third among first-year teams. But we strive for more.

Playing at 2,600-seat Fossum Field, the Hotshots provide affordable family fun all summer long in a minor league baseball setting. Music, food, beer, contests, giveaways and more - the Hotshots put on a show every night. This position is responsible for seeking and securing sponsorship and ticket clients as well as the overall operation of the franchise, with oversight and training from the ownership group.

We are looking for the RIGHT person, not just A person. This person will have a minimum of 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 Hotshot!

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 Fossum Field

                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 Hotshots 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)

Other duties as needed and assigned.

Salary: $30,000 per year with additional commission and bonus structure

Start date: ASAP

To apply, send resume to: [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.