Hire Manager, Event Equipment

An opportunity exists for an experienced Hire Manager to join our team. This position will suit a self motivated and experienced professional who wishes to continue and further develop a career within a secure and well established industry leader.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in all aspects of entertainment production. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will drive business through existing and new clientele.

Along with industry experience you will possess strong time management, organisational and communication skills and be familiar with the Hiretrack Eclipse software package.

This position is based in our Melbourne office in Collingwood.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

If this is the opportunity you have been searching for then send (email only) your resume along with a cover letter to mail@eventequipment.com.au



Responsibilities:

Fielding inquiries and generating quotes

Initiating follow-up calls

Overseeing the prep & de-prep of jobs

Providing show briefs to crew

Maintaining relationships with cross-hirer’s

Assisting with the allocation of staff resources

Setting and meeting deadlines

Managing and delivering an environment that supports outstanding customer service

Developing and maintaining a strong relationship with current and prospective clients

Management and mentoring of a team of staff



Necessary skills:

Hiretrack Eclipse

Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills that enable you to cope in a demanding environment

Attention to detail

Forward thinking

Safety conscious

Outstanding relationship management skills

Demonstrated recent experience with staff management

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Professional presentation and manner

High achiever who is able to lead others to outstanding results.



Past experience with:

rock’n’roll, theatre, corporate, exhibitions, launches, promotions, parties and parades

Background in entertainment Lighting, Audio, and AV

Posted: February 13th 2009