The Raiders continue the "gradual increase of their presence in Southern Nevada," and it appears Legends Hospitality will "play a major role," according to Adam Candee of the LAS VEGAS SUN. An ad for a suite sales manager for the Las Vegas Raiders was posted Aug. 9 on the Legends Hospitality website., and the job description includes “working with the leadership team on strategy, high-level prospecting, utilizing the world class Las Vegas Stadium Experience Center, and face-to-face selling to senior decision makers.” The position location is "listed as Las Vegas." The involvement of Legends in the universe of the Raiders "became known officially in a July 13 presentation to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board" by Icon Venue Group. That slideshow "listed Legends in a marketing and sales function with no additional detail." Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, who owns a large stake in Legends, backed Raiders Owner Mark Davis in his quest for Vegas, which "fueled speculation that Legends would gain a lucrative role in the operation of the Las Vegas stadium project." The Raiders likely will "hire a stadium events company to manage the day-to-day operation of the Las Vegas stadium." The team also "posted job advertisements for a marketing director and a community relations manager in recent weeks." The Raiders "previously relocated" VP/Community Relations Erin Wright to Southern Nevada this summer (LAS VEGAS SUN, 8/29).
