Director of Booking - Peoria Civic Center

THE ROLEThe Director of Booking supports calendar events for Peoria Civic Center. Under the General Manager, interact continuously with clients, promoters, artist’s agent, and artist’s managers in efforts to solidify business for the arena. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the arena, theater, and convention center booking process. Serve as a strategic leader responsible for driving event bookings, revenue generation, marketing initiatives, and community partnerships while ensuring the facility maintains a strong presence in the region's entertainment, convention, and hospitality markets. Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Negotiate venue deals with promoters and/or agentsMonitor and maintain the master area/theater/convention center venue calendarObtain full understanding of venue deal points and agreementsInput and maintain all events and event holds using the calendar systemDistribute booking sheets and show related information to personnelAssist in settlement of all touring eventsContact prospective promoters, agents, managers, and individuals to initiate the sales effort and follow-up appropriatelyCompile bid and sales proposals for the Arena, Theater, and Convention CenterNegotiate, compile, and execute sales contracts and venue agreements (to include tracing of contract, deposits, and insurance)Conduct facility tours for prospective clientsAssist in the preparation and design of arena brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, and other promotional materialsEstablish an expansive network of promoters, agents, managers, and representativesServing as the primary liaison with the Convention & Visitors Bureau to attract and support convention, meeting, and tourism businessDeveloping and overseeing comprehensive advertising, branding, and promotional campaigns through the facility's marketing resources and external partners, ensuring successful execution of the overall marketing strategyLeading and developing the marketing and sales teamCreating, managing, and adhering to the department's annual operating and marketing budgetsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with arts organizations, community groups, nonprofits, and key stakeholders to support facility programming and community engagementRotate with other facility personnel to function as Director on Duty (DOD), who maintains total responsibility and authority over all clients, staff personnel, patrons, security, and safety in assigned buildings. Responsibilities included but not limited to ensuring contractual agreements are met and clients’ event requirements and changes have been made in a timely fashion. On-duty staff/subcontractors report to the DOD through any Managers or Supervisors present during the event.Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as neededMinimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and / or Experience:Minimum of five (5) years' experience booking an arena, stadium, or theater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in marketing, public relations, business administration, public administration, or related field is preferredSkill and Abilities:Demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of public relations programs, advertising, marketing, sales presentation techniques, public speaking and operations of tradeshow and conventions.Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in employment.Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlinesWork effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate resultsWork independently, exercising judgment and initiativeBe licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United StatesRemain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.Working Conditions and Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to access all public and non-public areas within PCC and on PCC property.Ability to navigate steps, slopes, narrow hallways and paths in varied lighting conditions.Ability to travel regionally and nationallyLEGENDS GLOBALLegends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Peoria Civic Center Human Resources at mbaumann@peoriaciviccenter.com.