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Atomichospitalty - Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
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Event Audio Visual Sales Manager and Engineer
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Chicago-based hospitality management company is looking to fill an Audio Visual Sales Manager and Engineer position for two large, multi-purpose venues. Position is responsible for selling A/V production services to corporate and social event clients, increasing department revenue, and contributing to the leadership and execution of the on-site A/V production.
General Duties And Responsibilities
- Accompany Sales Managers on site visits and final walk-throughs with clients to sell production events and to find up-sell opportunities.
- Coordinate in-house equipment inventory.
- Request, review, and approve proposals with various vendors for equipment rentals/labor scheduling.
- Work with the property A/V Managers to plan/diagram equipment required for event productions.
- Oversee the installation/production/strike of various productions as requested.
- Approximately 2/3rds of the position's time to be devoted to sales and planning and 1/3 of the position's time to be devoted to supervising event productions.
- Attend required weekly meetings.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
- Education: Associate's degree or some college preferred. High school degree or equivalent required.
- Experience: 2-3 years experience in event audio/visual sales preferred, additional experience as an audio engineer (A1) or video engineer (V1) welcomed.
- Strong background in live sound engineering of bands, corporate events, and weddings.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Complex problem solving.
- Punctuality.
- Ability to sell and find up-sell opportunities.
- Judgment and decision making.
- Time management.
- Critical thinking.
- Ability to delegate tasks to A/V team members.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks and execute them efficiently.
- Service orientation.
Technical Skills
- Experience in digital mixing on a X32, video routing, and projection desired.
- Experience in stage lighting is welcomed but not required.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and Keynote desired.
- Able to learn, set up, and operate video screens/projectors, stage lighting, and moderate IT.
- Able to troubleshoot audio and video challenges thoroughly and in a timely manner.
- General knowledge of gear, gear maintenance, and gear repair.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift 50lbs.
- Able to squat, bend down, and work overhead.
- Able to move a 6’, 10’, and 12’ ladders regularly.
- Able to walk swiftly.
- Able to work 10-12 hour shifts, sometimes longer.
Company Description
Morgan Manufacturing is a 32,000+ Sq Ft event venue loaded with industrial elegance. The facility hosts nearly 200 events a year in a mix of corporate and social business.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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