General Manager

PRE Event Resources | General Manager

Responsible for the leadership, sales, operations and public relations of PRE Event Resources for the Tuscaloosa property. This includes managing the Project Managers/Coordinators and Production/Warehouse Managers within the team, as well as overseeing the facility (office/warehouse) in support of your team and other Company personnel. You will report directly to the Vice President of the Southeast.

Role & responsibilities include but not limited to:

Leadership

o Manage Sales, Operations Project Managers/Coordinators, Production Personnel, Warehouse Managers and other office staff

o Manage all staff communication, culture, & morale which includes daily conversations with each

o Manage all staffing plans by creating one-year growth and development plans

o Provide consistent feedback to staff in relation to key performance metrics and company expectations

o Hire and build a team, which includes hiring any positions that may become available or are added due to growth.

o Oversee training of all team members and assist with corporate training when needed.

o Support Company-wide initiatives and encourage behavior that promotes adoption of initiatives, processes and policies.

Sales

o Full oversight of all revenue related activities, which will include goal setting, forecasting, and the development and execution of sales strategies

o Active participant in revenue generation including outbound sales, inbound sales, in-person meetings and community development initiatives

o Responsible for owning and growing relationships with local universities across multiple departments

o Craft, implement and oversee client communication plan by team for all PRE clients

o Develop a team culture focused on poise, accountability, being detail orientated and attentive to hospitality

o Maintain an intimate familiarity with all sales figures and key performance metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership

o Own Accounts Receivable for the Tuscaloosa property; the GM is responsible for constant tracking and reporting

o Full ownership of pricing and strategic discounts, as approved

Operations

o General

• Manage, implement and improve systems including but not limited to quality control, inventory availability, maintenance, process management, document control, invoicing, accounts receivable & equipment transfers
• Strategic planning & trend forecasting for your PRE market
• Ensure compliance with company-wide initiatives and processes/improvements
• Manage team to enable focus on quality control and client relations on setup days/event days.

o Event Management

• Event layout, design assistance, and oversight of all PRE events
• Labor budget oversight

o Asset Management

• Oversee all aspects related to facility management including warehouse organization and cleanliness, office organization and cleanliness, general facility maintenance and facility services such as cleaning, landscape and pest control.
• Oversee and work with all Production personnel on all aspects of fleet management including cleanliness, maintenance and safety training.
• Oversee and work with all Production personnel on all inventory maintenance and repair schedules
• Oversee and work with all Production personnel on facility security and security policy compliance

o Strict budget oversight for all budget line items

o Mindset of continuous improvement and attitude of embracing and promoting positive improvements and Company initiatives.

Public Relations & Communication

o Manage all partner relationships with existing partners and key PRE customers

o Client problem resolution

o Attend industry and community functions to become the face of PRE Event Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• management: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• Driver’s License (Required)