Audio Visual Operations Manager - Chicago
KVL Audio Visual Services•Chicago, IL
62d•$55,000 - $65,000
About The Position
Service. Reliability. Expertise. With more than 45 years of industry-leading experience, KVL is the premier source for audiovisual services and technologyproviding clients with everything they need for successful presentations, tradeshows, and conferences. We review all resumes; however, candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly preferred: Hotel/Corporate in-house AV Hotel/Corporate freelance AV Convention centers, tradeshows, sporting arenas, exclusive event venues
Requirements
- 12 years of AV management experience within a hospitality-focused environment (hotels, conference centers, meeting facilities)
- Strong AV sales experience with exceptional attention to detail
- Exceptional client-facing skills with a VIP-level customer service mindset
- Clear, respectful communication with clients and venue staff
- Strong attention to detailsmall mistakes can create major impacts
- Experience working in hotel/corporate operations environments
Nice To Haves
- Hotel/Corporate in-house AV
- Hotel/Corporate freelance AV
- Convention centers, tradeshows, sporting arenas, exclusive event venues
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Event Technology in daily hotel AV operations and team oversight
- Build strong relationships with hotel management, support staff, clients, event planners, and KVL leadership
- Manage scheduling for hotel AV technicians
- Generate new business opportunities within the hotel and surrounding markets
- Prospect, solicit RFPs, and prepare accurate quotes
- Oversee AV equipment inventory
- Source and negotiate cross-rentals and ensure their safe return
- Coordinate logistics for all incoming/outgoing equipment
- Maintain open communication with other KVL property inventories
- Ability to step into basic audio roles on analog and digital consoles
- Capable of basic switching, projection, and GFX operations
- Capable of basic dimming, spot lighting, stage washing, and up-lighting to enhance room ambience
- Ability to perform calmly, professionally, and efficiently under tight timelines
- Team-oriented approach from setup to strike
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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