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The Sports Facilities Companies

General Manager – Texas Agricultural Center at East Texas A&M University

The Sports Facilities Companies, Commerce, Texas, United States, 75428

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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

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