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Reporting to the Regional Internet Services Manager with additional oversight by local Area Director or local Director of Event Technology, manage the overall IT operation, network and related client facing services at the area level. Maintain the equipment and infrastructure, position and sell the solution, execute events, and provide outstanding internal and external customer service.
Job Responsibility:
Reporting to the Regional Internet Services Manager with additional oversight by local Area Director or local Director of Event Technology, manage the overall IT operation, network and related client facing services at the area level
Maintain the equipment and infrastructure, position and sell the solution, execute events, and provide outstanding internal and external customer service
Technical Sales: Under direction from Regional Internet Services Manager, provide support for the technical sales of Internet Services and related products
In collaboration with the sales team, conduct proactive pre-sales discovery, determine client need, negotiate, and accurately quote and price the appropriate solution
Understand the moves, and changes to the event specification that could have an impact on the services and react by effectively communicating appropriate adjustments to the team
Coach the sales team to sell Internet more effectively in line with established procedures
Network Management: Under direction of Regional Internet Services Manager and the NOC Manager, ensure the readiness of the network infrastructure installation and temporary network equipment
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Internet Service Provider, Network Service Provider and Hotel IT team
Own the implementation of network configurations and customizations utilizing available self-service tools
Assist Senior NOC Engineers with aiding end users utilizing meeting and guest room networks under management and integration of new and existing network installations into the Network Operations Center (NOC) systems
Act as level two support for level one field employees and guest room support teams
Document incidents and network changes and perform root cause analysis as required
Provide emergency remote and on-site support
Event Support: Under direction of Regional Internet Services Manager and local Directors, plan and execute established event requirements with the highest levels of customer service
When necessary, setup, configure and test all supplied network and related equipment including cabling making use of the set standards available
Own the inventory by accurately forecasting demand, assist with the procurement of suitable subrental or branch equipment and manage the ordering, quality control, use and safe return of such equipment
Meet with the client post event
provide reporting on bandwidth and device utilization as available
Team Support: Under direction from Regional Internet Services Manager, deliver training to local team members on Technical Sales, Network Management and Event Support
Assist in the general operations of the local business as required by covering shifts, participating in initiatives, and offering expertise to continually improve smooth and safe operations
Assist with troubleshooting back-office IT issues such as network connectivity, computer hardware and software problems
Lead and support shows, by training and mentoring technicians
Collaborate with other Area Internet Services Managers to assist with covering NOC tickets and supporting events
Assist the Regional Workforce Manager with assigning shifts for event support throughout the market
Assist the Internet Services Installation team with in-market network installations and upgrades
Customer Service: Strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers
Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication
Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly
Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day
Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship
People Management: Hire, train, and develop a team of Customer Support professionals supporting various sales divisions across the company
Responsible for all aspects of team member training, career development, and performance management
Implement and cultivate a team environment that focuses on service levels, customer satisfaction, revenue generation, and productivity
Ensure team members are equipped with required tools, processes, and procedures to create an effective and efficient organization
Establish strong working relationships with team members within the support center and other departments in the organization that support the accomplishment of team goals
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Computer Science or commensurate experience
5+ years of experience in the hospitality industry in a technical role
3+ years of field experience in internet services support
1+ years of leadership or management experience
Ability to understand technical concepts and solutions and be able to communicate them so they are understood to a non-technical buyer
Familiarity with Internet services, bandwidth, IP wired and wireless networks, principles of computer hardware and software, webcasting
Encompass all skills at the C2 Level. Within 1 year, achieve Computer Level 1 Certification (C1) per Encore Technical Skillset Matrix after transfer to new role
Nice to have:
Preferred Certifications: CompTIA, Cisco CCENT/CCNA/CCDA/CCNP/Wireless specialties and/or other equivalent network and wireless vendors
Preferred Cisco IOS and hardware experience
Preferred experience with HP/Aruba, Ruckus, Meraki and other wireless solutions
Preferred experience with Cisco TACACS, DNA/Prime/WCS, Solarwinds products and/or other network monitoring tools