SVP - Booking
Live Nation Entertainment
Houston, TXThis was removed by the employer on 10/27/2016 4:09:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The SVP - Booking is accountable for achieving or exceeding annual financial targets set forth for the Houston business unit. Responsibilities also include all aspects of running the business operationally, with a focus on talent negotiation, acquisition and execution. This role will also oversee marketing and promotions for approximately 200 annual Arena, Amphitheater and Stadium events throughout Texas (excluding Dallas) and Oklahoma.
Job Qualifications:
-Experience leading an overall Concert Team, or leading and running a Live Event or Marketing Business with a strong understanding of Booking, Marketing, Ticketing, Finance, Sponsorship and Production
-Significant history of acquiring and promoting a wide range of diversified artists, with successful results, in multiple markets
-A broad knowledge of Artist histories and capable of accurately researching and determining Artists valuations in a variety of major and secondary markets
Minimum Requirements:
-10 years as a Concert Promoter, or 10 years as a Music or Marketing Industry Executive
-Significant experience associated with live events, marketing and talent acquisition
Essential Functions:
-Develop innovative ideas / products and set annual business strategy, along with US Concerts Division Presidents, that will lead to continued annual market share, revenue and profitability growth within the territory.
-Lead overall concert team, including Booking, Marketing, Ticketing, Production, Sponsorship and Finance.
-Develop proper Business Plans for new growth opportunities as they arise.
-Acquire approximately 200 annual Arena, Amphitheater and Stadium events that yield positive results for the company, our partners and our artist clients.
-Establish and maintain positive relationships with major agents; managers; key external and internal tour personnel; Live Nation employees and all venues within the territory.
-Establish and maintain governmental, civic and political relationships in each municipality throughout the territory.
Financial Responsibilities:
-Understand and fulfill responsibilities to achieve or exceed annual budget targets on a consistent basis.
-Thoroughly understand and prepare an annual budget and a monthly forecast against the annual budget; comprised from all shows within the territory as well as the costs to run the business.
-Preview and Review event settlements.
-Review Artist Agreements.
Compensation:
Annual base salary commensurate with experience.
Annual Performance based Bonus Plan
Competitive benefits package with company matched 401k