Director, Global Live Event Booking

Full Time Job
Based in Stamford, the Director is responsible for the planning and routing of global annual arena events. He/she will also be responsible for directly negotiating terms with venues to maximize revenue and profit for the unit. The Director will provide strategic management on a national and international level and work to identify key areas for new business opportunities and efficiencies to existing business models.

Key Responsibilities:

Route and negotiate WWE’s tours in the US and International Marketplace. Including:

* Negotiate venue terms on behalf of WWE taking all revenue streams into account

* Develop a booking strategy that maximizes ticket sales and travel / routing efficiencies

* Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external partners

* Liaise with Regional/ International Directors to plan touring schedule taking into account local competitive events and optimal event periods

* Create and analyze various reports to identify venue and overall tour profitability

* Develop a keen understanding of market demographics across all key markets

* Work to adjust and develop strategies to handle poor as well as high sales in an ever changing marketplace

* Review venue settlements to identify areas for improvement

* Publish regular scheduling updates to the entire company

* Work with VP Global Touring and SVP Live Events to create tour plan working 24 months in advance

* Provide strategic management and planning to help the unit meet and exceed budgeted targets and align corporate objectives

* Act swiftly to address urgent, sensitive and/or highly confidential matters relating to events

Requirements:

* 5 ’' 10 years in arena bookings

* Minimum 3 years global routing experience with a major global touring entity

* Bachelors Degree

* Strong analytical skills

* Be able to thrive in a fast paced environment

* Outstanding oral and written communicator

* Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally