Job Information
Dow Event Center Box Office Manager in Saginaw, Michigan
POSITION: Box Office Manager
DEPARTMENT: Box Office
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
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Summary
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Oversees ticket sales and all aspects of box office operation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs and oversees the internal control of daily operations as outlined in the SMG Box Office Manual.
- Coordinates all event information between the promoter, facility personnel and the ticket company in a timely manner.
- Works with event promoter and appropriate personnel to establish ticket pricing and seating configuration.
- Builds and modifies all computer ticket events and issues computer access codes to facility management.
- Coordinates the house scale for all ticket events.
- Maintains communication with ticket company representatives for updates and/or revisions in computer operations.
- Monitors daily ticket sales for all upcoming events and communicates information to the Director and promoter representative.
- Prepares cash bank and daily accurate inventory of all tickets distributed and available for sale.
- Prepares and presents the final box office statement for settlement of each event.
- Responds to customer complaints and service requests to maintain a positive rapport with the ticket buying public.
- Establishes files on each event that consist of seats on-hold for the building and promoter, complimentary ticket vouchers, event audits and ticket inventory schedules.
- Supervises, instructs, and trains ticket sellers as to the proper selling procedures.
- Assists or sells tickets as needed.
- Opens and or closes ticket window as required.
- Accurately dispenses tickets as requested by patrons; accepts payment and makes change accurately.
- Maintains accurate count when selling hard tickets or accesses computer for count of computer printed tickets.
- Maintains accurate record of daily balance of cash received, tickets sold and change bank/vault.
- Fills reservations for seats by telephone or mail, handles Will-Call window according to procedures, or other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills, responds promptly to customer needs, responds to requests for service and assistance, able to work independently and handle most box office questions without assistance.
- Efficiently and courteously answers questions concerning prices, seating and events. Gives information concerning coming attractions.
- Prepares and submits daily report of business transactions.
- Makes bank deposits.
- Maintains accurate count of tickets sold, money received from ticket sellers and change banks
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*Supervisory Responsibilities *
- Manages the Ticket Sellers or other Box Office staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work flexible hours based on events, including daytime, evening, weekends and holida