Sr Manager, Licensing

The Senior Licensing Manager is responsible for planning and addressing licensing matters, heavily focused on obtaining new alcohol licenses, renewing existing licenses and permits, resolving licensing disputes, and coordinating licensing for special events and promotions.  You will work closely with all levels of the team, government agencies, and outside counsel, to ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service.   

Specifically, you will do the following: 

• Prepare alcohol licensing applications for new venues, and ensure alcohol licensing renewals for active venues. 
• As part of the renewal process, manage officer and venue leadership changes that affect licensing.
• Handle licensing for special projects and events, such as concerts and other activations. 
• Stay informed on regulations governing alcohol sale and service, and provide feedback on venue training and questions.
• Investigate and resolve inquiries from licensing agencies, including allegations of violations, internally or with assistance of outside counsel.
• Provide guidance on alcohol marketing questions, and due diligence when required for corporate transactions. 
• coordinating operational permit applications and renewals, including building/occupancy permits, fire/security permits, and fleet permits. 
• Assist with corporate governance and tax obligations. 
• Maintain and update licensing database (Copliancy), process expenses, and manage license distribution.

Requirements:

• Experience (3+ years) with securing and renewing liquor licensing and permits
• Experience with industry databases (Copliancy, and government licensing portals)
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think strategically and negotiate persuasively
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills
• Customer service driven and detail oriented
• Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably in a fast-paced environment

BENEFITS

Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here.

ADA
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
 
EEO Statement
Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions.  As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.
 
Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.
 
Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.
 
Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.