Programming Sales Manager l Full Time l Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena

Programming Sales Manager | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena in Rhode Island

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Programming Sales Manager | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena Location: US-RI

Job Post Information:

• Posted Date: 16 hours ago (4/8/2026 10:32 AM)
• Job ID: 2026-31069
• Location Name: Ryan Center and Boss Ice Arena (U of Rhode Island)
• Category: Event Management / Sales
• Type: Regular Full-Time
• External Company Name: Oak View Group
• External Company URL: https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
• Post End Date: 7/3/2026

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary The Programming Sales Manager oversees front-of-house operations and public programming sales to ensure an efficient and positive guest experience. This role manages cashiering operations, skate rentals, snack bar sales, and other direct-to-consumer transactions while maintaining accurate cash-handling, reconciliation, and reporting procedures.

The Programming Sales Manager supervises, schedules, and trains cashier and guest service staff while maintaining strong service standards and operational efficiency. The Programming Sales Manager also supports the development and daily operations of the arena snack bar as an additional revenue stream. The Director of Food & Beverage assists with inventory and ordering, while this role focuses on sales performance, operations, and guest service.

As the department grows, the Programming Sales Manager will periodically assist with front-counter and cashier duties during weekday shifts while maintaining full managerial oversight of staffing, scheduling, and operations.

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$50,000 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until July 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and service operations for public programming, skate rentals, and the snack bar.
• Manage daily and event based front-of-house operations and supervise cashier and guest service staff.
• Hire, train, schedule, and coordinate payroll for front-office staff.
• Maintain high service standards and operational efficiency at the front counter.
• Coordinate bookings for birthday parties, hospitality rooms, and group skating events.
• Prepare event information sheets and coordinate party staffing and setup requirements.
• Review and reconcile daily sales, deposits, and financial reports.
• Support snack bar operations, including sales tracking and coordination with Food & Beverage for inventory and ordering.
• Monitor sales trends and implement strategies to increase participation and retail revenue.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the office, snack bar, hospitality spaces, and front-of-house areas.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to promote arena programming.
• Serve as Manager on Duty during events as scheduled with Director of the Rink.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Cash-handling and customer service experience required.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in retail and/or F&B experience ideal.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and management.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, required.

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.

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