Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The General Manager (GM) of UFC APEX will have full P & L responsibility of the facility, along with responsibility for the overall management, promotion, and operations of the facility. The GM will act congruently with the food & beverage partner and other TKO departments to actively promote UFC APEX to maximize venue utilization and drive revenue. The GM is responsible for presenting the UFC APEX to clients as a destination of choice for events, productions, and conventions across entertainment, music, sports and corporate/meeting clients.

 

Other duties of the GM, in addition to overseeing daily operations of the venue, include oversight of purchasing, booking, marketing, finance, box office, food & beverage, security, parking, production, maintenance, front of house operations, customer experience, and other related venue operations.

 

UFC APEX is a state-of-the-art event and production facility that can be configured to host a variety of live events, including sporting competitions, concerts, e-sports tournaments, conferences, and private catered events, and can be transformed into a sound stage for commercial shoots and used as a rehearsal space for entertainment acts. The venue is equipped with 4K capable, IP based Broadcast Operations Center (BOC) that includes three production control rooms, two audio control rooms, and the ability to produce multi-camera live events and studio shows. The facility measures 130,000 square feet, with more than 50,000 square feet of production space and capacity for 1,000 guests, and over 70,000 square feet of office space.

• Directly supervises a team of Managers, Coordinators, and third-party service providers who support the overall operation of UFC APEX.
• Oversees and directs the development of annual operating budgets, calendars, activity schedules, and revenue projections for UFC APEX.
• Plans, organizes, and directs all activities and personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the facility, including exterior property, the broadcast operations center and sound stages.
• Acts as a liaison between third-party contractors and internal stakeholders to manage existing, ongoing, or future maintenance and/or renovation projects.
• Directs the day-to-day operations at UFC APEX, ensuring proper coordination of plans, programs, and events, while directing the workflow. Coordinates and oversees the installation, preparation, maintenance, removal and conversion of all staging and equipment for all event areas.
• Assumes management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the operations of the facility including event set-up and tear down, load-in/load-out, changeovers, building maintenance and housekeeping.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates venue staff and third-party vendors.
• Oversees the coordination, implementation, and administration of facility initiatives to drive corporate directives including training & development, energy efficiency, health & safety, emergency procedures, crisis management, crowd control, sustainability and other areas as identified.
• Negotiates lease agreements and provides final approval of all contracts and agreements with suppliers, vendors, and promoters for necessary activities and services at the facility.
• Prepares, implements and monitors a detailed program budget and oversees cost accounting required of assigned events to include facility rental, box office fees, house equipment rentals, supplies and services purchased, and other related costs.
• Establishes and maintains an expansive network of prospective clients and contacts prospective third parties to initiate sales efforts; follows-up on leads generated by outside sources.
• Conducts site visits for prospective customers.
• Secures venue bookings from 3rd parties to host events, production shoots, and other commercial opportunities at UFC APEX.
• Works closely with concession partner(s) to design strategies and implementation of food and beverage program, including general concessions and catering options for both public and private events, as well as oversight of daily operations and P & L; daily operations and P&L/Budgets.
• Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with key internal stakeholders, government agencies, community & civic organizations, and members within the entertainment and convention industry to encourage continual and regular use of the facilities.
• Conducts post-event operational and financial review and analysis.
• Other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

You Have These:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of senior management experience within an arena, stadium, convention center, theatre or similar.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of event solicitation, event presentation, live event production, broadcast operations and event planning.
• Knowledge of event operations, broadcast operations, facility capabilities, industry terminology, and event-related services.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices used in successful management of entertainment facilities of a similar description.
• Solid understanding of and ability to implement and enforce safety regulations and other federal, state or local laws and regulations.
• Strong orientation towards hospitality and customer service for the meeting, convention, sports and entertainment industry.
• Knowledge of facility operating standards, building maintenance, custodial, personnel and office management.
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage performance, give and receive constructive feedback, and motivate team members.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment under significant pressure with tight deadlines.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours and weekdays.
• Highly adaptable and able to manage competing demands, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events, while maintaining a cooperative synergy with other TKO departments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and organizational ability. Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.

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