What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live Event Audio-Visual (AV) National Logistics Manager position at Vario Productions?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : COMPANY PROFILE
Team Holdings Inc., dba Vario Productions (aka Vario) is a national live event production company, specializing in Corporate Events and Meetings, Galas, General Sessions, and Activations. We produce hundreds of events per year, and our clients have taken us throughout the United States and internationally. Our vast array of services include everything from production management, lighting, A / V, large-scale event technology, to having our own Event App and Virtual Meeting Platform.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The National Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all event staffing, recruiting and vehicle logistics. This position will use various networks to seek out talent in all major US cities to build a vetted roster of experienced engineers, technicians, operators, stagehands, drivers, creative directors and event managers. The intentions of this position is to expand our talent network in targeted markets and keep a strong labor pool active to service our event needs. This position will require constant interviewing, meetings, coordinating, detailed communication and budgeting for all event staffing. The National Logistics Manager will attend both pre-event production and post-event meetings, in addition to event proposal reviews to ensure proper staffing has been considered prior to proposal submission. Candidate must have a strong history working in corporate events to understand the unique talents each individual will bring to the table and match them with the specific events needs. Act as a repository for all company talent, while keeping current notes and updated certification(s) for each contractor. Ensure contractor invoices are processed and PO’s have been created. Ideal candidate will have experience with commercial vehicle laws and regulations for weight and driver qualifications, including Vans, Box Trucks and Semi Trucks. Intermediate knowledge of standard trucking functions, logs, durations and safety. In addition to working with all event contractors, the National Logistics Manager will take direction from the events Project Manager and Technical Director to ensure the correct staffing has been secured and scheduled within budget. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders and create a sense of trust within our labor providers, contractors, vendors and partners.
Requirements : Required
- Strong communication skills, excellent organization and time-management, thoroughness, and the ability to handle multiple priorities including simultaneous projects of varying sizes and scope.
- Must have a fluid schedule to support unforeseen evening and weekend staffing needs.
- Customer service oriented; self-managed and goal-oriented; good presentation, people, and writing skills; ability to work in a team environment and be a motivating influence.
- Intermediate computer skills a must (including G Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows / Mac, Adobe Premiere).
- Strong understanding of technician positions for a corporate event and how each role is utilized.
- Strong financial acumen regarding labor market rates, negotiating and payment accuracy.
Preferred
Core Work Activities
Staffing :
Recruiting :
Vehicle and Labor Logistics :
Additional Activities
Compensation
This is a full-time, salaried position at $65,000 - $72,000 / year annualized company benefits package :
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000