Baton Rouge FPHL
General Manager, Business Operations
Baton Rouge FPHL - Director
Baton Rouge · LA
General Management/Profit & Loss · Corporate Partnerships · Operations
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General Manager, Business Operations
Baton Rouge Professional Hockey Club (FPHL)
The Baton Rouge Professional Hockey Club is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, and community-focused leader to serve as General Manager, Business Operations.
This individual will be responsible for leading the franchise's day-to-day business operations, driving revenue growth, developing corporate partnerships, overseeing ticket sales, and building meaningful relationships throughout the Baton Rouge community. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and shape the future of professional hockey in Baton Rouge, working with a new ownership group committed to creating a first-class fan experience and a sustainable, community-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Baton Rouge Professional Hockey Club (FPHL)
The Baton Rouge Professional Hockey Club is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, and community-focused leader to serve as General Manager, Business Operations.
This individual will be responsible for leading the franchise's day-to-day business operations, driving revenue growth, developing corporate partnerships, overseeing ticket sales, and building meaningful relationships throughout the Baton Rouge community. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and shape the future of professional hockey in Baton Rouge, working with a new ownership group committed to creating a first-class fan experience and a sustainable, community-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all business operations of the organization
- Develop and execute ticket sales strategies, including season tickets, group sales, and premium seating
- Generate and manage sponsorship and corporate partnership revenue
- Build relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders
- Oversee game-day operations and fan experience initiatives
- Manage front office personnel, interns, and part-time staff
- Work collaboratively with arena management and team ownership
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Represent the organization at community events and public appearances
Qualifications
- Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, sales, marketing, or business operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to generate revenue and build relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to be hands-on
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in professional sports, minor league sports, entertainment venues, or event operations
- Sponsorship sales and partnership development experience
- Ticket sales and CRM experience
Growth Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to grow within a larger ownership group with interests across multiple professional sports franchises, including hockey and soccer.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop relationships across the organization's portfolio, collaborate with leaders throughout the group, and be considered for future advancement opportunities as additional teams and business ventures are developed. For the right individual, this is more than a single-team position—it is an opportunity to build a long-term career in professional sports management.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a builder—someone excited by the opportunity to create something special, establish roots in the community, and help bring professional hockey back to Baton Rouge.
The successful candidate will be highly visible in the market, passionate about fan engagement, committed to delivering results, and eager to grow alongside an expanding ownership group with a long-term vision for professional
sports.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
