For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer. Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations. If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Summary:
The Director Touring will be assigned to various tours to oversee the general operation of the tour from the promoter side, as well as representing Global Touring to the client representatives.
Essential Functions:
Manage and review ticket sales, holds, and other appropriate ticketing items for assigned tours, working with tour ticketing director to manage these items. Oversee and work directly with various departments (i.e. marketing, operations, ticketing, production, legal) on overall aspects for assigned tours. Oversee and work directly with touring department on various projects, including building and review of financial models and preparation of tour offers at the theater, arena, and stadium level. Negotiate venue deals for each tour at the theater, arena and stadium level. Maintain regular communication with client representatives for each assigned tour. May focus on developing strategies to expand AEG’s global footprint with each artist and oversee all aspects of tour cycle – Offer Creation, Contracting, On Sale, Inventory Management, final settlement May be responsible for completing nightly settlements at each show as well as in addition to overall tour settlement, work to open additional ticket inventory for sales and/or day-of- show ticketing needs on site at the venue. May be responsible for any accounting-related duties for each tour, including cash management, vendor payments, and payroll submissions Required
Qualifications:
A minimum education level of: Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree (4-year) 6-8 years of related work experience Understanding of accounting and ability to complete accurate show settlements (inclusive of working knowledge of global exchange rates) Understanding of and experience in touring music business both domestic and international (i.e. has worked on at least one touring project that has extended beyond North America). Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, venues, and co-workers Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills Strong organizational skills Self-motivated and takes initiative May require heavy travel for long period of time of the road. AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.PDN-96735abe-b7e1-4597-bd5c-2d99896cb9f8
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