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Event Technical Specialist, Audio Chicago, IL
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What they do
A Sales Event Specialist plans, organizes and runs marketing events to generate product sales and promote interest in a product, service or brand. Develops ideas for events, plans event venues and activities, coordinates marketing and publicity, and meets with customers during events. May work for a company or a marketing firm.
$40,780 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
Position Overview The Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical set up and operation of enhanced mid-level production events in a hospitality environment, while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. This position reports to an Associate Director of Project Management or Director of Project Management in their assigned area. Key Job Responsibilities Equipment Operation
- Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
- Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
- Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
- Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use. Customer Service
- Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
- Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
- Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre-event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.
- Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship. Training/Staff Development
- Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.
- Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.
- Develops self as subject matter expert in discipline of specialty.
- Stays current with technology and industry trends. Event Supervision
- Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.
- Supervises and directs other technicians during an event. Equipment Maintenance
- Assists team with proper security, storage, inventory, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs. Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred
- 3+ years of event technology experience with specialty in Audio, Lighting, Projection, or Video is required
- 3-4 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
- External applicants must meet/validate and achieve/complete all training and certifications required for this position, within 60 days of start date. For technical external requirements, view our career path at jobs.encoreglobal.com and 'career path' or the direct link below https://jobs.encoreglobal.com/en/career-paths
- Internal applicants must meet/complete all training and certification requirements as determined by Encore's Global Learning Training Program in their current position, and for the position they are applying to. Navigate to Connect, HR, Recruiting and Internal Employee Resources to review technical requirements.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force, customer base and senior level management.
- Strong customer, client and coworker interface experience and abilities.
- A valid driver's license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles. Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Competencies Deliver World Class Service
- Hospitality
- Ownership Do The Right Thing
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness Drive Results
- Ensures Accountability See The Big Picture
- Decision Quality
- Manages Complexity Value People
- Collaborates For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.
Sitting:
2-3 HoursStanding:
4-5 HoursWalking:
4-5 HoursStooping:
2-3 HoursCrawling:
2-3 HoursKneeling:
2-3 HoursBending:
2-3 Hours- Reaching (above your head): 2-3 Hours
Climbing:
0-1 HoursGrasping:
4-5 Hours Lifting Requirements- 0•15 lbs•: Continuously • 16•50 lbs•: Frequently • 51•100 lbs: Occasionally • Over 100 lbs: Occasionally Carrying Requirements • 0•15 lbs•: Continuously • 16•50 lbs•: Frequently • 51•100 lbs: Occasionally • Over 100 lbs: Never Auditory/Visual Requirements •
Close Vision:
ContinuouslyDistance Vision:
ContinuouslyColor Vision:
FrequentlyPeripheral Vision:
OccasionallyDepth Perception:
FrequentlyHearing:
Continuously Pushing/Pulling Requirements- 0•15 lbs•: Continuously • 16•50 lbs•: Frequently • 51•100 lbs•: Frequently • Over 100 lbs:
Occasionally Note:
The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.- Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions.
Hourly Pay Range:
$25.19- $32.