General Manager - East Coast Racing Operations
- Full-time
Company Description
Since 1975, Skip Barber Racing School has been driving success!
We operate a fully integrated system of racing schools, driving schools, racing championships, corporate events and special projects across North America. No other organization delivers such a combination of high quality instruction, equipment, facilities and memorable experiences.
We pride ourselves in helping create the next-generation of racers. Besides, our world class racing and driving Schools, Skip Barber owns and operates five prestigious open-wheel and Mazda MX-5, equal-car racing championships. Our Corporate Events division creates and conducts customer programs utilizing any or all Skip Barber assets, from Porsche 911s to Formula Skip Barber race cars.
Add to that 150 race cars, 60 street cars, 30 transport and support vehicles and more than 200 dedicated professionals. All working to create thousands of racing and driving, education and entertainment programs.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility will be overseeing all facilities, operations, programs, community relations and business needs for the Skip Barber Racing School base location as well as regional marketing, corporate sales and OEM Event sales development.
Position Responsibilities:
• Effectively develop and maintain key relationships with the SBRS staff, local Chambers of Commerce, track management and other local community contacts. General Manager will lead the support of all community outreach programs by Skip Barber Racing School.
• Supervise SBRS staff and all staff hired for Skip Barber Racing School programs.
• Oversee quality of Skip Barber Racing School facility, staff, programs and events following company and management guidelines; including SBRS well as other eastern locations.
• Cooperatively work with and provide assistance to all Skip Barber Racing School Dept managers concerning issues related to SBRS presence at Road Atlanta.
• Prepare and monitor annual budget for East Coast office and operations.
• Effectively develop sales and marketing opportunities at SBRS/ East Coast region, in particular corporate and group business.
• Develop and maintain regular communication with Executive Management by attending monthly management meetings.
• Assure staff adherence to company policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Other assignments as requested by management.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
At minimum a High School Diploma is required. Typically necessitates a Bachelors’ degree and 5 years of relevant experience or a combination thereof.
Prior management experience
Experience in the Motor sports business
Experience as either a driving instructor or in sales.
Strong business acumen and understanding of financials.
Prior marketing experience helpful.
Demonstrated ability to:
• Project approachable and confident image to customers, staff and business connections.
• Speak effectively with customers, employees and public groups.
• Prepare and interpret management reports and correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Apply mathematical concepts necessary for the preparation and administration of company and department budget.
• Effectively lead, communicate and work with colleagues.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Apply online or send resume & cover letter to [email protected]
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.