Director, Field Operations

Job Summary:Director, Field OperationsLocation: North America hub cities listed belowDivision: Support & OperationsLine Manager: Vice President, North America Field Operations,THE TEAMThe Global Client Support & Operations Organization has the mission to build a global support & operations center of excellence where all processes, tools & best practices are applied to all regions across the globe in order to achieve the highest levels of employee, fan & client satisfaction.  The Field Operations team is responsible for supporting clients and employees and driving efficiencies and best practices while remaining focused on client satisfaction.THE JOBThe Field Operations Director is responsible for providing leadership for employees and delivering outstanding support, vision and guidance  for their region. This includes accountability for client and fan satisfaction, meeting agreed upon service level standards, driving efficiency, and improved employee performance. The Director will work closely with the centralized teams to coordinate all installations, upgrades, and training. They will regularly meet with Account teams and the client’s senior management to develop and implement support service plans. The Director will also manage budgets, purchasing, and hiring. The Field Operations Director is a key member of the leadership team within Operations and is charged with strengthening Ticketmaster’s client relations and increasing client satisfaction. This role requires domestic and some international travel, up to 25% and more.Support & Operations – Field Operations is a team that continues to evolve and innovate with new approaches to supporting our clients, our fans, our employees, and our products.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGStaff ManagementProvide vision and direction for Area Managers and regional teams.Evaluate and manage performance within their direct reports and entire organization.Interview and hire new staffTrain, coach, and mentor staffManage employee developmentMonitor service levels provided by staffAssure Area employees are functioning at high levels and implement knowledge and learning strategies as neededClient SupportBuild consistency across Areas and Client Support organization.Build and cultivate excellent client and interdepartmental relationships.Develop strategies to continually improve support while reducing costs.Budget and financial forecast responsibilities.Reduce client support requirements through evaluation of support levels and coordinate the delivery of appropriate training internally and externallyConduct regular client meetings whereby best practices are reviewed, recommendations are made, and employee mapped feedback is gatheredDefine and implement OKRs and metricsCommunicate regularly with Segment leadership and directors in order to assure client relations and support is at high levelsDetermine programs for employees to help drive their knowledge base of client business practiceEvaluate the team skill set to assure employees are mapped appropriately to the right clientsContinually evaluate the area level structure in order to evolve regularlyCompile quarterly operational reviews with each ear and present to Client Support LeadershipProduct and System Support  Remain current with software to include: Archtics, AccountManager, TM Host,  TM1 Apps, and all related products.Oversee support provided to the client for all TM systems and productsOversee installation and product deployment routines between local and national teamsProblem ResolutionResearch client/customer challenges about service levelsReview specific issue details reported by the clientWork with National/Centralized support groups to expedite problem resolutionWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)BA or equivalent experienceClient Support or Area Manager Experience.Minimum of 5 years experience in ticketing industry.Minimum of 5 years of managerial experienceDemonstrated success in operations, client relations, and project managementExperience with higher level Ticketmaster system skills is requiredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Direct experience managing a team of over 10 client support staff.Proven track record of innovation and leadership across teams and across all TM departments.Proven track record of project management where projects have had an impact on all Client Support AreasAbility to travel domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% and up to 50% annually.YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)Sound judgment and critical thinking abilitiesDemonstrated strong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to select, manage, and lead a team in a growth oriented, fast paced, changing environmentGood listener with outstanding interpersonal qualitiesHighly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, and produce outstanding resultsLead by example; effective in working with and through othersLIFE AT TICKETMASTERWe are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.Our work is guided by our values:Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a teamIntegrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we representBelonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thriveEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.----------The expected compensation for this position in Washington is:$111,000.00 USD - $140,000.00 USD** Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.  It is estimated based upon what an individual working in this position in the state of Washington would be paid. It assumes that the candidate will be in Washington or perform the position from Washington. Similar positions located outside of Washington will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Washington Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.