About the Company
We are seeking a highly organized, systems-driven Director of Ticketing Strategy & Operations to oversee all aspects of ticketing operations for 100x's dynamic portfolio of events. This role blends operational rigor with strategic leadership—managing a small team and supporting ticketing builds across a fast-paced, high-pressure calendar. This person will be responsible for driving accuracy, efficiency, and excellence across ticketing systems, inventory management, reporting, and guest experience. The ideal candidate either comes from a ticketing background or is a fast-moving, detail-obsessed project manager with a strong command of data, operations, risk, cross-functional communication and is willing to quickly learn and absorb the ins and outs of ticketing and its systems.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, systems-driven Director of Ticketing Strategy & Operations to oversee all aspects of ticketing operations for 100x's dynamic portfolio of events.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and manage a high-performing ticketing team.
- Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability across team members.
- Motivate and focus the team during periods of heavy operational activity.
Ticketing Operations
- Own the full lifecycle of ticketing builds from ideation to on-sale and on to settlement.
- Coordinate ticketing builds with external ticketing providers (e.g., TIXR, Ticketmaster).
- Ensure ticketing timelines align with marketing, lodging, and production plans.
- Manage pricing structures, holds, inventory movement, and package configurations.
- Maintain close coordination with Lodging and Revenue teams to optimize hotel and ticket sales.
- Monitor sales daily and make data-informed adjustments to preserve momentum.
Process & Systems Development
- Create, implement, and refine internal SOPs, checklists, and workflows.
- Support and help drive the development of scalable systems for managing ticket builds, inventory adjustments, and guest data across platforms.
- Lead improvements to automation and data flows between ticketing platforms and internal tools (FileMaker, API integrations, etc.).
- Own accuracy across data sets used in reporting, marketing, and guest communications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing, Finance, Lodging, Production, and Guest Services to ensure seamless execution.
- Proactively surface and triage ticketing issues that require cross-departmental support.
- Serve as the point person for ticketing escalations and high-stakes troubleshooting.
Guest-Facing Execution
- Support box office logistics and training for on-site execution.
- Work with Guest Services to ensure fast, accurate ticket support and resolution.
- Ensure seamless check-in experiences through coordination of ticket types, RFID wristbands, and guest data syncing.
Reporting & Accountability
- Create and maintain clear reporting dashboards for leadership and partners.
- Oversee reconciliation and settlement processes in coordination with Finance.
- Ensure transparency and accuracy in internal and external reporting.
Qualifications
Required:
- Based in Philadelphia or willing to relocate.
- Exceptional project management skills in high-pressure environments.
- Strong numerical fluency and comfort with large data sets.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, stay organized, and make fast, accurate decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience managing teams or departments.
- Strong time management and personal accountability.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in live event ticketing or similar high-volume, customer-facing roles.
- Experience with ticketing platforms (e.g., TIXR, Ticketmaster).
- Familiarity with data platforms, automations, or API integrations.
- Experience creating or scaling internal systems or tools.
- Passion for music and the live event industry.
Pay range and compensation package
Success in This Role Looks Like:
- Events go on sale with no critical errors or delays.
- Your team operates autonomously with clear roles, outputs, and accountability.
- You catch issues before they become fires and know how to triage cross-functionally when needed.
- You drive clarity and remain calm under pressure.
- You build scalable tools and systems that allow ticketing operations to grow without adding headcount.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.