Chief Operating Officer

Position Summary: The Chief Operating Officer leads the revenue generation efforts for our KC Live! district.  Responsibilities include strategic planning; community and corporate partnerships; marketing; budget management; leasing; and tenant relations. With the support of Live! and the Cordish companies, the COO will develop and execute strategic plans, while ultimately strengthening operations and maximizing revenue.  

• District AORS




• Develop and maintain tenant, media, and vendor relationships.


• Manage leasing process and third-party tenant relationships in retail, restaurant, and office space.


• Manage P&L District Marketing and PR, including budget planning and adherence


• Lead annual district budget planning and reporting process


• Direct leadership and oversite of assigned P&L District Team Members, including hiring, training and performance management


• District sponsorship fulfillment


• Oversee parking garage operations. 


• Oversee facilities management and vendor relations. 


• Oversee security management and vendor relations


• Leverage third party media relationships including print, radio, and television networks as needed. 




• Live Concepts AORs




• Venue level marketing and promotions, including budget planning and adherence, in coordination with Live Hospitality Directors


• Live! venue sponsorship fulfillment. 


• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of all district events, including concerts, festivals and special programs. 


• Venue level communication and direction, in coordination with Live Hospitality Directors 


• Venue budget planning and adherence.


• Venue level event planning and execution (e.g. Tinsel/Miracle/Happy Hour, etc), in coordination with Live Hospitality Directors


• Direct leadership and oversite of venue level leadership team members, including hiring, training and performance management


• Oversee venue security management and vendor relations. 


• Support the ongoing maintenance of tenant, media and vendor relationships.  

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of diversified business leadership roles, particularly in a retail, real estate, media or hospitality setting.  


•  Proven track record of crafting and executing business strategies to grow revenue and improve profitability. 


• The ideal candidate should be entrenched in the Kansas City market and have a keen ability to leverage partnerships to achieve the best possible outcomes for the business and the community (preferred)