Sports Tourism and Events Manager

Job Summary: The Business Development and Event Coordinator will promote the destination as a premier sports tourism, conference, tradeshow, and special events location booking large tournaments and sports tourism events. Key Responsibilities: • Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets • Maintaining an event calendar of rental/tournaments booked, as well as, listing all facility activities planned • Preparing and presenting regular reporting on event strategy and results • Managing communications with all stakeholders of events • Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets • Other duties as assigned by management Ideal Candidate: • Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency • Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management • Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals • Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills • Must be a team player and deadline-driven • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays and long hours) Working Conditions and Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift 30 pounds waist high • May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend • Will be required to operate a computer • Facility has intermittent loud noise levels