Event Manager | Full-Time | Dacotah Bank Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Event Manager

The Event Manager is an integral part of the Dacotah Bank Center team, ensuring the successful planning and execution of events of all sizes and types. This role involves partnering with clients, managing event logistics, and working closely with internal departments to deliver exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$55,000.

Benefits for full-time roles : Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 12, 2025.

About the Venue

The Dacotah Bank Center is an international award-winning Venue of Excellence and one of South Dakota's premier live entertainment facilities. With a 30,000-square-foot arena, top-notch banquet and conference rooms, and in-house catering, the Dacotah Bank Center is a gathering place for cultural, educational, and recreational events. Every aspect of event management can be handled by a passionate team committed to making each event a spectacular reality. The venue is located in Brookings, home of South Dakota State University (the largest higher-ed institution in the state), infusing the city with a vibrant spirit supported by an active community.

Responsibilities

Client Relations & Sales

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and guiding them through event planning and rental processes.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, event planners, vendors, and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients to understand event needs and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Conduct sales prospecting and outreach to generate leads and secure bookings.
• Facilitate site visits and planning meetings with prospective and confirmed clients.

Event Planning & Execution

Reporting & Data Management

Financial Coordination

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Safety, Compliance & Customer Service

General Responsibilities

Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.