Explore Location Manager Jobs

Location Managers find, secure, and oversee the places where productions, events, and business operations happen. The role can span film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and other industries that depend on well-managed sites. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Location Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include researching and evaluating sites, negotiating access and agreements, coordinating permits and logistics, and communicating with property owners, local authorities, vendors, and internal teams. Location Managers may also manage schedules, budgets, safety requirements, site operations, and contingencies to keep projects on track.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong project management, negotiation, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of permitting, contracts, local regulations, and health and safety practices can be important. Many roles favor candidates with relevant industry experience, a record of managing complex sites, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Where Location Managers Work

Location Manager titles appear across several fields. In film and television, they help productions secure and run filming locations. In events, they coordinate venues and site logistics. In retail, hospitality, and corporate operations, they may oversee facilities, locations, or site portfolios. Review each posting carefully, since scope, travel expectations, and required expertise differ by employer.

Find Location Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Location Manager opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then focus your search on positions that align with your industry background and next career step.

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Manage day-to-day facilities operations across multiple federal buildings, ensuring safety, maintenance, and service excellence while leading a dedicated team and coordinating emergency responses...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic property by leading operations and delivering premier hospitality experiences. Drive value through effective management, community engagement, and operational excellen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $90K *

Empower a dynamic team to excel in safety, quality, and performance while ensuring timely customer deliveries. Collaborate across departments to meet business objectives and foster a culture of contin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $90K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and performance in operations. Drive customer satisfaction through effective management and collaboration across departments while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and performance in our operations. Collaborate across departments to meet customer expectations and drive continuous improvem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $90K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and timely customer deliveries. Drive performance and engage employees while collaborating with support teams to me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and timely customer deliveries while fostering a culture of engagement and performance improvement across all workflow...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Lead a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and performance in operations. Collaborate with support teams to meet customer delivery expectations while fostering a motivated workforce in a fast-pace...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team to enhance safety, quality, and performance. Drive operational excellence across all workflow stages while ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure safety, quality, and timely customer deliveries. Drive performance and collaborate with support teams to meet business objectives in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Empower your team by leading operations to ensure safety, quality, and performance. Collaborate across departments to meet customer expectations and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic fulfillme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Develop and lead a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and performance in operations. Drive customer satisfaction by managing workflows and collaborating with support teams to meet business object...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in operations management, leading a dynamic workforce to ensure safety, quality, and timely customer deliveries while fostering a culture of engagement and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Drive team performance and safety in a dynamic fulfillment environment. Engage and mentor hourly workforce to meet customer delivery expectations while collaborating with support teams to achieve oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Empower a dynamic team to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and performance. Drive operational success by ensuring timely customer deliveries while fostering a motivated workforce in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$82K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Transform team dynamics and oversee safe operations to enhance performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding hourly workforce through multi-faceted operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $90K *

Lead the charge in engaging and mentoring a diverse team to achieve top safety, quality, and performance standards while ensuring timely customer deliveries and operational excellence in a dynamic env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Location Manager do?question toggle

    A Location Manager identifies and oversees sites for productions, events, or business operations. Typical work can include site research, negotiations, permits, logistics, budgets, schedules, safety, and stakeholder coordination.

  • What industries hire Location Managers?question toggle

    Location Managers may work in film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and corporate or facilities operations. Duties and job titles vary across industries.

  • What skills are important for Location Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek project management, communication, negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Experience with permits, contracts, regulations, safety, or complex site operations may also be useful.

  • Do Location Manager jobs require travel?question toggle

    Travel requirements depend on the employer and role. Production and event positions may involve frequent travel or work across multiple sites, while other roles may be based at a particular location or office. Check each job description for details.

  • Where can I find Location Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings and review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.