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Markey's, a multi-state leading provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a Director of Event Technology to join our team at The Otis. The Director of Event Technology is responsible for leading the event technology team and consulting with customers and hotel event management to create defining experiences for all customer live and virtual events at this Autograph Collection hotel.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Markey’s event technology team with a positive and compassionate attitude
Foster a positive working relationship between Markey’s and the hotel
Work directly with clients contracting with the hotel
Consult with internal and external clients
generate quotes, labor estimates & room diagrams
Generate and update daily and weekly forms including billing, daily equipment "boards", schedules, and forecasts
Meet on-site clients to ensure order accuracy & functionality
assist in set-up and teardown of A/V equipment
Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings
Coordinate equipment and labor needs with other Markey's locations
Follow and maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Responsible for annual budget, managing revenue and expense, and on-site inventory management
Fulfill other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum one year of experience leading event technology, operations or sales
Ability to document sales goals, event surveys, and revenue forecasts
Must have functional knowledge of flown audio systems for performance
Must have functional knowledge of HD video switching, cameras and video playback & recording
Must have functional knowledge of stage lighting techniques using static and moving lights
Must have functional knowledge of internet bandwidth and IT configurations
Must have excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills
Computer proficiency and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and One Drive
Ability to learn R2 program
Previous history of interacting positively with internal and external customers
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
Must possess excellent time management and multitasking skills
Must possess a high level of detail in all work
Ability to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Training and career development
Opportunities for advancement
Opportunities to problem solve with creative thinking
Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology
A wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from
Excellent, comprehensive benefit program for full-time employees including group health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and paid holidays, cell phone stipend, and the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)