What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Event Technology position at Markey's?
Description
Markey's provides creative as well as event technology solutions for client events at the Marriott Milwaukee Downtown and the Westin Milwaukee. 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 the Downtown Milwaukee properties.
This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) role. Typical daytime hours, although occasional early mornings, late nights and weekend work may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead the Markey's event technology team, managing all day-to-day activities regarding event technology services in the venue.
- Work directly with clients contracting with the hotel, requiring various services including : audiovisual rental, rigging services and technical labor.
- Consult with internal and external clients; generate quotes, labor estimates & room diagrams; and provide creative as well as technical audiovisual solutions for events to help secure business at its greatest potential.
- Foster a positive working relationship between Markey's and the hotel, working effectively and professionally with hotel management, event and support staff, clients, and event planners.
- Attend all site visits, BEO meetings, and pre-event meetings.
- 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.
- Follow and maintain existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event management and operational functions.
- Effectively manage service recovery situations while being mindful of the facility and the client.
- Coordinate equipment and labor needs with other Markey's locations.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey's events.
Requirements
Ability to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs.
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!
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Check us out at www.markeys.com !
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@markeys.com
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.
