The Sports Facilities Companies
General Manager – Texas Agricultural Center at East Texas A&M University
The Sports Facilities Companies, Commerce, Texas, United States, 75428
General Manager – Texas Agricultural Center
Location:
Commerce, TX
Department:
Operations
Status:
Full-Time (Exempt)
Reports to:
VP of Venue Management
About The Company East Texas A&M Agricultural Center is a premier destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Commerce, TX. You will be joining a championship‑level team focused on fun, fulfillment, and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
East Texas A&M Agricultural is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a sports facilities company. The firm is the nation’s leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. It provides a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises team members to new levels of career growth. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is a workplace of choice. The mission‑focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team‑oriented, with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service.
Position Summary The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of both the East Texas A & M Agricultural Center and the East Texas A & M Arena. Objectives include:
Optimizing overall profitability
Creating a positive relationship with clients and stakeholders
Building a culture of accountability that supports organizational values
Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives
Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration
Employee retention and staff development
Developing employee and operating policies
Implementing major business initiatives and supporting systems
Managing overall Food and Beverage operations
Managing overall event operations
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze operations to evaluate company and staff performance to meet objectives and determine areas for cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities
Co‑ordinate with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors, support team, and staff to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, record‑keeping systems, and other administrative control processes
Direct and coordinate the organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high‑level staff, and the establishment and organization of major departments
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, statutes, and other items affecting businesses or program services
Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions
Serve as liaison between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
Administer programs for site location selection, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other entities
Prepare budgets for approval, including funding and implementation of programs
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or suggest changes
Schedule and monitor continued training seminars for staff on operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management
Livestock Operations Oversight
Ensure department‑level management oversees day‑to‑day care and handling of livestock in alignment with safety and welfare standards
Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and biosecurity protocols
Provide leadership and support for supervision and training of animal care staff
Monitor and manage budgets related to livestock operations, including feed, veterinary costs, and supplies
Oversee coordination with veterinarians for routine care and medical emergencies
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of management experience
Bachelor’s degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight of $1M or greater
Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournaments and events, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling, and similar activities
Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention center
Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development
Possess current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or be willing to obtain them within 90 days of being hired
Travel Requirements
Some travel
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Required to sit for extended periods operating a computer
Office and facility have intermittent noise
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
Ability to travel to national and regional events
Job Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
Job posted by ApplicantPro.
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Commerce, TX
Department:
Operations
Status:
Full-Time (Exempt)
Reports to:
VP of Venue Management
About The Company East Texas A&M Agricultural Center is a premier destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Commerce, TX. You will be joining a championship‑level team focused on fun, fulfillment, and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
East Texas A&M Agricultural is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a sports facilities company. The firm is the nation’s leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. It provides a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises team members to new levels of career growth. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is a workplace of choice. The mission‑focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team‑oriented, with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service.
Position Summary The General Manager is responsible for the financial and operating performance of both the East Texas A & M Agricultural Center and the East Texas A & M Arena. Objectives include:
Optimizing overall profitability
Creating a positive relationship with clients and stakeholders
Building a culture of accountability that supports organizational values
Meeting or exceeding annual growth objectives
Facilitating interdepartmental collaboration
Employee retention and staff development
Developing employee and operating policies
Implementing major business initiatives and supporting systems
Managing overall Food and Beverage operations
Managing overall event operations
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze operations to evaluate company and staff performance to meet objectives and determine areas for cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities
Co‑ordinate with ownership, Sports Facilities Management advisors, support team, and staff to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
Coordinate the development and implementation of budgetary control systems, record‑keeping systems, and other administrative control processes
Direct and coordinate the organization’s financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and activities, the selection of directors and other high‑level staff, and the establishment and organization of major departments
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
Prepare and present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, statutes, and other items affecting businesses or program services
Represent the organization and promote its objectives at official functions
Serve as liaison between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations
Administer programs for site location selection, potential construction needs, and provision of equipment and supplies
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products
Negotiate or approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal and state agencies, and other entities
Prepare budgets for approval, including funding and implementation of programs
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or suggest changes
Schedule and monitor continued training seminars for staff on operational, safety, and legal responsibilities
Any additional duties assigned by the VP of Venue Management
Livestock Operations Oversight
Ensure department‑level management oversees day‑to‑day care and handling of livestock in alignment with safety and welfare standards
Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and biosecurity protocols
Provide leadership and support for supervision and training of animal care staff
Monitor and manage budgets related to livestock operations, including feed, veterinary costs, and supplies
Oversee coordination with veterinarians for routine care and medical emergencies
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of management experience
Bachelor’s degree in business management, sports management, marketing, hospitality, food and beverage, related field, or equivalent experience
Sports programming and sports event operations expertise required
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight of $1M or greater
Proven experience in organizing, booking, and operating sports tournaments and events, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling, and similar activities
Operational knowledge of F&B, entertainment, and sport clubs as well as parties, corporate events, and team building preferred
Experience working with convention & visitor bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sports and/or convention center
Operational knowledge of risk management, kitchen, entertainment, and sports clubs, as well as parties, corporate events, teambuilding, and leadership development
Possess current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or be willing to obtain them within 90 days of being hired
Travel Requirements
Some travel
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Required to sit for extended periods operating a computer
Office and facility have intermittent noise
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
Ability to travel to national and regional events
Job Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
Job posted by ApplicantPro.
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