Event Audio Visual Sales Manager and Engineer

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Atomic Hospitality Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

  • 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 positions time to be devotes to sales and planning and 1/3 of the positions 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 experiences 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, 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 DescriptionMorgan 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.Company DescriptionMorgan 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.

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