Job Summary:
The Director of Campus Programming & Live Event Sales at the Hall of Fame Village, a subsidiary of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is responsible for securing large-scale public events to be held at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and other assets at the HOF Village.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Recruit and secure large-scale public events utilizing HOF Village assets.
- Create events, activation, and engagement for HOFV campus.
- Develop promotional programming at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium & Hall of Fame Village.
- Seek out new business through strategic positioning in local and national markets.
- Represent HOFV as booking agent in the industry.
- Lead the long-term event sales and strategy for the concerts, music festivals, conventions and other large-scale events sold to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Build rapport with local, regional, and national event industry contacts, governing bodies, and relevant organizations.
- Coordinate with external booking agency on creating public events at HOFV.
- Work closely with other key HOFREco divisions including sports complex, private event sales, ticket sales, and hotel sales teams to ensure maximization of event revenue.
- Assist event directors with their efforts to maximize attendance, engage guests, and attract business sponsors as needed.
- Develop client relationships to ensure long-term patronage.
- Develop and manage a seamless event execution process with the support of relevant internal departments.
- Develop and execute event marketing and advertising plan including generating sales leads through various outreach activities.
- Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects.
- Respond in a timely manner to calls, inquiries and emails.
- Maintain comprehensive records and accounting.
- Create and are responsible for proformas.
- Attend networking events and trade shows as needed.
- Accurately and diligently maintain records and track customers and prospects through CRM.
- All other duties as assigned.
SALARY / EXEMPT POSITION
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; preferably in a sales-related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ of concert, convention, or festival sales and execution experience required, preferably in a sports, tourism, concert venue, or hospitality environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends & holidays as necessary) is required.
- Must be a flexible and reliable team player, both within own department and entire organization.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of performance, working quickly without compromising quality.
- Strong team skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment; must possess a strong ability for effective time management and task prioritization.
- Experience with strategic / complex opportunities.
- Able to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple projects and events.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.
- Able to balance internal priorities with client expectations and needs.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters while maintaining confidentiality.
- Proven ability in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements for Position:
- The ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
- The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions, inside and outside.
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones.
- The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.
- The ability to sit, stand, squat, and walk for periods of time as required for the position.
- Must be able to hear, see, and speak.
- Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information.
- Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedules
- Paid leave
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- 401K
- Supplemental Insurance
Core Competencies:
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Vision and Strategic Thinking: Addresses issues preemptively, thinks strategically, and anticipates needs and priorities.
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Entrepreneurship: Champions innovation and encourages new ideas. Builds momentum to get things done by communicating clearly and consistently. Acts decisively. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Recognizes successes and informed risk-taking.
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Integrity: Is ethical and honest in all dealings. Keeps confidences and is highly responsible in managing strictly confidential information. Treats others fairly and equitably. Delivers what is promised. Is respected by others.
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Accountability for Results: Sets goals and high standards to accomplish these goals. Follows through on all commitments. Has a sense of direction and keeps focused but knows when to be flexible and adapts accordingly. Maintains a positive attitude despite stress, frustration, and ambiguity; recovers quickly from disappointments and setbacks. Questions how things were done in order to develop ways to do things more efficiently. Encourages diverse thought and welcomes contributions.
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Relationship Management/Collaboration: Builds, maintains, and values positive relationships inside and outside the organization. Allocates effort to understanding and meeting needs of customers and targeted prospects, and community leaders. Assists others in accomplishing their goals. Communicates effectively and speaks and writes clearly. Listens and values contributions of others.
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Learning Agility: Learns technology, new systems, and processes to improve job proficiency. Inspires and encourages others to learn and grow in their careers.
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Coaching and Development: Encourages and inspires others’ development and growth while also working to improve themselves. Conveys high expectations both of themselves and for others. Regularly provides helpful guidance and advice and appreciates the opportunity to grow when receiving the same.
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Execution: Ability to take plans and successfully execute against them.
ABOUT HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Company has three business divisions. Hall of Fame Village Media creates engaging original content across a variety of mediums. Gold Summit Gaming centers around developing immersive eSports, fantasy sports, and sports betting experiences. Hall of Fame Village is a 100-acre multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at
www.HOFREco.com.
ABOUT HALL OF FAME VILLAGE
Hall of Fame Village is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus in Canton, Ohio. The Village features over 100 acres of immersive experiences to dine, shop, and be entertained and includes 8 different venues. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a world-class 23,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium with luxury suites, rooftop cabanas, and other premium spaces for private, corporate, and special events. ForeverLawn Sports Complex is home to a wide array of tournaments with its seven turfed multipurpose fields with tournament quality lighting and hospitality, ticketing, and coaching/classroom/medical building. Center for Performance is the largest inflatable domed facility in the country and provides year-round capacity for events of all kinds. Constellation Center for Excellence is a 75,000-square-foot mixed-use facility for sports-centric research and programming, office, and retail space. Fan Engagement Zone is an 82,000-square-foot sports and entertainment-themed retail promenade. Play Action Plaza comprises 3.5 acres of green space adjacent to the Fan Engagement Zone that includes amusement rides, an outdoor amphitheater, bar area with patio, space for food trucks, a walking path, and the largest man-made water feature in Ohio. Currently under construction are a 144,000 sq. ft. football-themed waterpark and a seven-story, 130,000 sq. ft Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit
www.HOFVillage.com.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
