Manager Ticketing - Austin River Park
AEG · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
AEG is a global leader in sports and live entertainment, hosting over 160 million guests annually across 300+ venues. The Manager, Ticketing is responsible for the end-to-end ticketing process for events, ensuring accurate event setup, inventory management, and sales reporting. This role serves as a key partner to venue teams and artist management, developing ticketing programs and package offerings that support business objectives and enhance customer engagement.
Responsibilities
- Gather show information from artist and talent buyer to build shows in ticketing software.
- Develop scaling for each show/event based on demographic and market related to artist and venue location.
- Manage ticket holds for each event/show.
- Process ticket orders for artist management, record label, and internal buys.
- Prepare and distribute daily ticket counts for agents, departments, and offices at AEG Presents.
- Work with Talent Buyer, venue, artist, and third-party companies (e.g., Groupon, Living Social) to provide discount or group rate tickets.
- Train new ticketing staff on ticket sales, run will call, guest and artist comps, and coordination with tour and venue.
- Create pop-up box offices for seasonal shows and collaborate with special events groups on event ticketing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree (4-year).
- 4-6 years of related work experience, including experience in the entertainment industry.
- Experience working in the music industry, specifically live entertainment.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience in developing start-up box offices, strategies, and arena ticketing (preferred).
- Box office experience (a plus).
- Familiarity with basic accounting and budgeting principles.
- Familiarity with AXS, Ticketmaster, and other ticketing platforms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.
Skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Pay
$59,564.55 - $75,000.00 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- 401k Plan with a current employer match of 3%.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options.
- Wellness offerings.