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Entertainment & Sales Manager

Waukegan, Illinois
Arts - Entertainment - Publishing
#30661
Remote / WFH
American Place

Job Description

Programming & Talent Buying
Source and book local, regional, and national entertainment acts (comedians, soloists, duos, and small bands) aligned with casino demographics
Manage offer flow and contract execution with oversight from the Director, ensuring timely and accurate compensation to talent and agencies
Develop and maintain a year-round entertainment calendar, including comedy, live music, themed nights, and lounge acts (approximately 40–50 shows annually, subject to growth)
Operations & Event Management
Serve as primary point of contact for performers, overseeing load-in, sound checks, and show timing
Coordinate with Security, EVS, F&B, Marketing, Player Development, and other departments to ensure seamless event execution
Oversee basic lighting and sound requirements for a 250-capacity venue, in partnership with a house technician or small-scale AV support
Manage artist hospitality, including riders, green room setup, and overall performer experience
Maintain ticketing systems, including show builds, seating configurations, asset coordination, and VIP ticketing execution
Strategic & Financial Management
Track entertainment spend and provide monthly reporting on ROI, including impact on casino drop/win
Partner with Marketing to promote entertainment offerings and drive attendance
Collaborate with Food & Beverage to maximize revenue during live entertainment events
Ensure compliance with all gaming regulations, licensing requirements, and performance rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, IGB badging, etc.)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strong attendance and occupancy for a 250-seat entertainment venue
Increased secondary spend, including Food & Beverage revenue and guest “time on device”
Positive guest feedback on entertainment variety, quality, and overall experience
Experience YOU will need:
3–5 years of experience in live entertainment, event coordination, hospitality, casino entertainment, or a related field
3–5 years of experience supporting or managing the full event lifecycle, including talent coordination, scheduling, contracts, or day-of-show execution
Experience serving as a primary point of contact for vendors, performers, or guests in a live event environment (3+ years preferred)
Experience coordinating across multiple departments (such as Security, Marketing, F&B, Operations, or Technical teams) to deliver successful events (3+ years preferred)
Experience tracking budgets, reporting on performance, or supporting revenue-driven entertainment programs focused on attendance, spend, or ROI (3+ years preferred)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses as required by local gaming regulations
Benefits/Perks:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K: Matches 50% of your contribution, up to 4% of eligible contribution
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Ventra Program, EAP programs, etc.
Salary Range:
$60,000-$97,500
Company Statement on EOAA:
American Place Casino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

 
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