General Manager

About Live EventsLive Events is a national live event production company and AV partner with hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Orlando, specializing in concerts, festivals, corporate events, and sports. Our full-service team delivers stage lighting, professional audio, LED video walls, and rigging for live entertainment across the country. Join a crew that powers some of the biggest stages across the country.Position Summary / ObjectiveThe General Manager (GM) is the senior leader responsible for the full P&L performance, operational execution, and strategic growth of their regional operation. The GM is responsible for fostering a high performance culture, leading cross-functional teams across Sales, Operations, and Production to deliver best-in-class live event experiences while maintaining financial discipline and operational scalability. This individual also serves as a senior executive representative to key customers, venues, partners, and vendors within the region.This is a high-ownership, high-accountability leadership role suited for a commercially minded operator who thrives in a fast-paced, service-intensive production environment.Role ResponsibilitiesThe following duties represent the primary responsibilities of the role. This list is not exhaustive. The individual in this position will perform additional tasks as assigned, adhere to all provisions of the Employee Manual, and participate in company initiatives and projects.Strategic Leadership & OperationsProvide leadership to the Sales, Production, and Operations departments ensuring cohesion and alignment with company goals and strategic planContribute to company-wide strategic initiativesLead hiring, retention, and employee engagement in partnership with human resourcesChampion safety, compliance, and training initiatives in accordance with LEP corporate policies and industry standardsFinancial Performance & Sales OversightDrive operational and financial performance by managing revenue targets, cost controls, and forecastingMaintain visibility into the full sales funnel, ensuring pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and conversion disciplineDrive accountability around deposit collection, payment milestones, and clean contract executionAssist in annual planning and quarterly performance reviews, capex forecasting, and departmental developmentExternal Relations & Brand ManagementRepresent the brand as a senior point of contact for key client relationships, vendor negotiations, and community partnershipsWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.Physical DemandsThe person in this role must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and must move about occasionally between the office and warehouse. The person in this role may need to climb stairs, travel and have the ability to move about both indoor and outdoor venues. This person in this role must be able to lift 25 lbs routinely and 50 lbs occasionally.Position Type / Expected Hours of WorkThe typical work schedule for this position follows a standard workday, with occasional flexibility for evening and weekend work during high-volume periods. All breaks and lunches will comply with local, state, and federal laws, and overtime, if required, will be compensated in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.TravelThis position requires travel, up to 20% of the time. Travel will be mixed, local and outside the local area and overnight.RequiredA minimum 4-year degree from an accredited college or commensurate experience.10+ years in live events production, AV, entertainment services, or similar field.Proven experience managing large-scale productions with an emphasis on lighting, sound, video, and rigging.Strong knowledge of technical production equipment and industry standards.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Strong financial acumen with operational credibility.Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.PreferredGoogle Workspace, Flex Rental Solutions, HubSpot, and Monday.com are preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Events