Assistant General Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The O'Fallon Hoots are seeking an energetic, motivated Assistant General Manager to join our front office team. This individual will play a key leadership role in sponsorship sales, game and event operations, food & beverage management, and staff development. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, a strong communicator, and a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced sports and live event environment.

Key Responsibilities
Sponsorship Sales & Relationship Management
• Assist the General Manager in prospecting and selling sponsorships on behalf of the team
• Grow existing relationships with sponsors, fans, and community partners
• Follow through on all sponsorship sales and promotional activations

Staffing, Hiring & Event Personnel Oversight
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and proper training/certification of seasonal event staff and student interns
• Manage staffing assignments including:
• Food & Beverage Staff: registers, runners, cooks, suite servers, bartenders
• Gameday Staff: team store workers, press box staff, and umpires
• Front Office/Intern Staff (scheduling only): stadium rentals, non-baseball events, and community events
• Provide hands-on leadership and supervision to all part-time and event staff
• Schedule personnel to meet the needs of every game and event
• Serves as the office and stadium manager in the absence of the General Manager

Cash Management & Reporting
• Ensure systems of checks and balances for cash handling and ballpark inventory
• Manage cash bags during designated baseball games and events
• Perform cash reconciliation following selected games and events
• Report seasonal staff wages, tips, and commissions to accounting

Collaboration & Organizational Leadership
• Participate in regular staff meetings and support organizational goals
• Assist in the creation of annual budget
• Work cross-departmentally with stadium operations, ticket operations, and marketing to enhance customer service and fan experience
• Build a professional, positive, and values-driven culture aligned with the O'Fallon Hoots mission
• Perform other assignments as directed by the General Manager

Competencies and Qualifications
• Proven leadership and management experience, preferably in sports, entertainment, hospitality, or food and beverage operations
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail for inventory, cash handling, and reporting
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team of staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the event schedule
• A revenue generator with at least two years of B2B sales, sports industry preferred, but not required

Start Date

January 5, 2026

Job Questions:
• Do you have local housing or are you willing and able to relocate to the O'Fallon area at your own expense?
• Tell me about a sale you closed that you are the most proud of.
• Why are you interested in this position?
• What makes you the best candidate for this position?
• Describe your sales experience.