Director of Event Technology

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. Markey's, a multi-state leading provider of creative audio-visual services, is seeking a Director of Event Technology to add to our team based at the Embassy Suites Plainfield location. The Director of Event Technology works directly with clients and venue staff, providing creative and technical audiovisual solutions for events through consulting/selling techniques, as well as manages all day-to-day activities regarding event technology services. This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) role. Typical daytime hours, although occasional early mornings, late nights and weekend work may be required. Major ResponsibilitiesWork directly with clients contracting with the Embassy Plainfield and other local venues, requiring various services including: audiovisual rental, rigging services and technical labor.Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings.Foster a positive working relationship with the Crowne Plaza at Union Station event/support staff, as well as local customers, and ensure customer satisfaction.Consult with internal and external clients, generate quotes & diagrams, and provide creative as well as technical audiovisual solutions for events to help secure business at its greatest potential.Manage and oversee all events & convention audiovisual support within the venue.Provide work direction to employees and help develop them professionally.Responsible for annual budget, managing revenue and expense, and on site inventory management to meet or exceed expectations.Generate and update daily and weekly forms including but not limited to 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, coordinate and act as on-site liaison for events.Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Markey's events.Necessary Skills/RequirementsStrong A/V skills involving operation, set-up, troubleshooting, problem-solving and explanation of equipment.Ability to manage A/V technical staff and all work processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).Must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment, and to delegate work as needed.Computer proficiency in Windows Operating systems and Microsoft Office products.Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all internal and external customers.Ability to work as part of a team, understand the client's perspective, and have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, with the ability to handle stressful situations and lead by example.Must be able to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs.Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.Become a part of our team! Established in 1959 and with more than 60 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud. At Markey's we are a 100% Employee-Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full-Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!We offer:Competitive salaryTraining and career developmentOpportunities for advancementOpportunities to problem solve with creative thinkingOpportunities to work with cutting edge technology in a high profile, fast paced atmosphereA wide range of experienced staff to work with and learn from on a daily basisExcellent, 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) Check us out at ! About Markey's Markey's is a 100% employee-owned national audiovisual firm headquartered in Indianapolis with offices throughout the United States. Our experience and capabilities are diverse, comprehensive, and unparalleled. Let us help you create a defining experience at your next live event. Learn more at our website or contact us at info@ As an employee-owned company, the Markey's team is filled with talented people who truly care about the work they do, the clients they serve, and the company they represent. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-01