Event Manager - Arena Operations (KeyBank Center/Buffalo Sabres) - Pegula Sports and Entertainment : Job Details

SummaryThe Event Manager is responsible for all planning and facilitation of major touring acts and professional sports events at KeyBank Center. This includes assisting in determining and providing for lessee needs and conveys all aspects of the event to building personnel and event staff. Manages the resources of the building as it pertains to each individual event. Duties & Responsibilities

• All planning and facilitation of major touring acts and professional sporting events including: Preparing detailed outlines and instructions for events as required, based on lessee needs, and distribute information to the appropriate building personnel and event staff
• Recommend staffing levels based on lessee needs for all event staff including security, ushers, medical staff, stagehands, etc
• Assist in scheduling, reviewing and approving event staff timesheets for payroll
• Provide financial reports and estimates
• Assure that facility set-ups are in accordance with lessee agreements and needs, safety, fire and health codes and procedures
• Provide direction and direct supervision to all event staff members
• Identify and recommend capex projects
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information and issues worked with
• May assist in various project work as necessary
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-4 years event management experience in an arena / public assembly facility
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Must be able to walk, stand, speak and move quickly about the building in emergent situations
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Critical Competencies

• Must have exceptional interpersonal, written & oral communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and be a critical thinker
• Multi-tasking
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressured environment
• CAD experience preferred

Benefits & Incentives:

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plans; supplemental vision care, dental care, life insurance coverage, fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Investments: 401(k) with employer matching; annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid Volunteer Days
• Sabres Experience: (up to 4) Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Wellness: Annual Health & Wellness fair, monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges.
• Sabres Family: many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities. DEI committee with annual initiatives, ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Volunteer opportunities and more.

Compensation:This role is salaried and will pay between $60,405.80 and $70,000.00. Note: Wages will be determined based on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skill set and internal equity.Western New York, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.#LI-AC1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.