PRG Gearhouse LLC is the region’s largest Event Technology provider and is continuing its rapid expansion and growth across the Gulf States. As part of this expansion we are searching for candidates with the right energy, commitment and passion for the events and entertainment industry.
Our recent investment into advanced technologies which include a new fleet of Martin and Clay Paky Moving light and LED fixtures, a L’Acoustics K2 audio system, Panasonic projectors, Martin LED screens, Watchout 5, Pandoras Box and High Definition camera systems will provide the right candidate with an unparalleled opportunity to work on large scale corporate and public events supporting the world’s biggest artists as they tour the region.
Venue AV Project Manager
With multiple moving parts the Venue Manager will be responsible for a wide range of deliverables including corporate functions, awards nights, nightclubs, festivals and gala dinners. You will need to be creative and resourceful to be successful within this role.
Responsible for a team of dedicated team members and any number of contractors, you will need to deliver, manage and maintain new and existing business within a busy venue. As the primary contact for day-to-day transactions you will be responsible for the overall customer service delivery and performance onsite.
The role is challenging and the successful candidate must have a good understanding of both AV service delivery, margin performance and a sound technical knowledge.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* To field enquiries from potential or existing clients and ensure an accurate brief is obtained from the client
* All jobs to be costed on our budgeting systems and through the use of our project tracking system.
* Briefs to be sent to clients in an appropriate and standardised format within timescale agreed with client
* Purchase orders to be completed and passed to Administration for approval and ensure that written confirmation of payment terms have been received from the client.
* To co-ordinate with Operations Director to decide all crewing, equipment and logistic issues on allocated jobs
* Brief the Technical staff with the elements of the show and supply a hard copy of the proposal/brief. This to include: – rig and de-rig times, layout of set/room, rehearsal times, show times, refreshment times, contact names and telephone numbers of venue and client and individual crew responsibilities on site.
* PM to liaise with other contractors or sub-contractors employed by Client to ensure that their show element is correctly integrated and on schedule.
* To ensure crew are adhering to the grooming and presentation standards set by the company and that Health and Safety standards are met at all times.
* To attend each event that you are directly involved with and liase with the client on site in order to deliver a high quality event for them.
* To follow-up with the client after the event to ensure the project was delivered to their satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will display a passion for the events industry and have 3+ years relevant events experience, i.e. in a venue or agency. Ideally they will be educated to degree level, have excellent customer service skills and a high standard of personal grooming and presentation.
With year round sunshine and an attractive expat lifestyle, a position with PRG Gearhouse will challenge and develop your skillset. All positions benefit from an attractive tax-free salary package, medical cover & expat residency status.
Successful candidates will have a good command of the English language, hold a full driving license.
If you feel you could enjoy an opportunity that offers guaranteed career development whilst contributing to the team and the company please send us a covering letter and up-to-date CV to recruitment@gearhouse-arabia.com
Successful candidates will be contacted via phone for an interview.
