Arena Events Manager

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

The Arena Booking & Sales Manager is responsible for seeking, maintaining and 

executing business for the Orleans Arena Event Department and the Orleans Hotel Sales 

Department. The primary duties of this position include coordinating event calendars, 

maintaining event related rooming blocks, generating new business as well as 

overseeing the execution of existing business for the areas of responsibility assigned. 

Other duties include creating event pro formas, diagrams and manifests as well as 

negotiating event contracts and other event related documents. Also, the position will 

monitor rooming inventory, quote rates, develop rooming blocks and generate contracts

for events as well as sleeping rooms tied to any Arena events. This position will manage 

one direct report (arena Secretary II) who will assist the Booking & Sales Manager in 

their daily duties. Additionally, the position will develop and maintain relationships with 

industry professionals, governing agencies, communication mediums, convention and 

visitor authorities and the general public

• Develop, coordinate and manage the annual calendar of events for the facility.

• Negotiate and issue contracts for all confirmed events scheduled at the facility.

• Develop financial projections for events via pro formas and event budgets.

• Develop annual budget and forecasts for the calendar year including projections for 

attendance and potential revenue.

• Analyze events and provide recommendations to the Executive Director.

• Establish, cultivate and maintain relationships with key industry professionals such 

as promoters, agents and managers for related events.

• Maintain a balance of event types as to provide the best variety of entertainment 

options for guests of the property as well as Boyd Gaming.

• Advise the Executive Director on current events and tours within the industry.

• Assist the Executive Director in developing facility reports and analysis.

• Successfully coordinate and fulfill all rooming requests for Orleans Arena events.

• Work closely with the Orleans Hotel Senior Sales Manager in establishing room 

rates for certain Orleans Arena groups as well as monitor and manage inventory 

(pick-up) on those blocks established.

• Attend various Hotel Sales Meetings to discuss status of existing blocks and how to 

generate additional business for the property overall.

• Communicate relevant information regarding event rooming needs to all 

departments involved and generate reports as required regarding sales status.

• Visit qualified customers on sales calls and attend trade shows, conferences and 

conventions as directed by the Senior Sales Manager and/or the Arena Executive 

Director.

• Other duties as assigned by either the Arena Executive Director or the Hotel Senior 

Sales Manager.

• The listed expectations in the above areas are not all inclusive

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, past live event and/or hotel sales experience may substitute
• Minimum Three years comparable professional experience in a related field.
• Past supervisory experience preferred.
• Superb interpersonal, leadership, oral and written communication, presentation, multi-tasking, organizational and team-building skills are essential

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.