Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview
It’s not just about sales…it’s about the connections and relationships that dive deep beyond a transaction, bringing people together from all walks of life for an unforgettable experience, while supporting communities, local businesses and more.
Your work contributes to the lasting memories made from a child’s birthday party at an Iowa Wild hockey game, someone’s very first concert, or friends reliving the glory days at a hairband.
You will collaborate and learn from a team with a proven track record of advancing careers in the industry backed by the leading venue management company, OVG360.
Be part of a company culture that allows you to feel the rush of
adrenaline as the bass drops, the crowds roar, and the horn blows.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $12.00.
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
About the Venue
The Iowa Events Center is a three venue, state-of-the-art multi-purpose complex located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, IA. The Iowa Events Center is owned by Polk County and managed by OVG360, a division of Oak View Group. OVG360 is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the Promotion of family shows, concerts, and sporting events to group sales customers
- Learn and perform sales process and selling techniques with both current and prospective clients
- Assist with the research of target markets, create promotional materials and develop and implement event promotions
- Update and maintain department databases and spreadsheets, including research and implementation
- Assist Group Sales Manager with day-of event process, including group sales programs along with meet and greets
- Attend meetings that include brainstorm sessions and explain how to execute public relations event ideas
- Perform a variety of day-of event responsibilities within the Marketing Department
Qualifications
- Background in Marketing, Communications, Management, Sports Management or Hospitality, preferred
- GPA of 3.3 or above (desired)
- Active involvement in campus and/or leadership activities
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of programs including, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop
- Attention to details
- A ‘can-do’ attitude, a strong desire to learn and self-motivation
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.