At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with growth and career-oriented succession planning. INSPIRE operates each day in a customer-focused, innovative, and team-based environment. Our people are the primary reason for our success.
We provide quality technology, qualified technicians, and a creative vision that enables our clients to effectively communicate at their conferences, meetings, and events while focusing on building trusting and lasting relationships through professional and personalized service.
We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, Disability, and Paid Time Off / Holiday, 401(k), along with additional voluntary benefits, are available to all full-time employees at INSPIRE.
We are looking for a Production Manager to work at the San Antonio Branch in San Antonio, TX
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate and encourage the job mission to clients and other INSPIRE team members.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to travel extensively and hold a current passport.
- Ability to interact seamlessly with both sales and operations team members.
- Ability to interact with clients on-site in the absence of an Account Executive.
- Prepare, specify, and coordinate equipment and labor work orders for the event.
- Organize R2 documents for client orders and track equipment usage.
- Negotiate with vendors in INSPIRE's best interest.
- On-site coordination of load-ins, setup, strikes, and load-outs.
- Capable of working independently with minimal assistance in facilitating the design, logistics, and planning of events, yet as part of a team for the final implementation.
- Aid in sustaining INSPIRE's quality standards and profitability.
- Demonstrate evidence of organization and accountability in the position.
- Assist the company in developing strategies for a safe and green working environment.
Required Experience, Skills, & Qualities:
- A College Degree is preferred, but we will consider equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of combined industry experience in two of these four areas:
Technical Direction, Production Designer, Account Executive, Sr. Lead Technician
- Working familiarity with R2 Rental Management Software.
- Familiar with VectorWorks and/or CAD
- Excellence in customer service, organization, problem-solving, and enthusiasm by articulating ideas, concepts, and directions clearly and concisely, organizing while maintaining an approachable demeanor.
- Maintain grooming to company standards and the standards of our clients.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Shows potential in creative and financial skills necessary for career advancement.
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of combined industry experience in at least two of these areas: Technical Direction, Production Designer, Account Executive, or Senior Lead Technician.
- Working familiarity with R2 Rental Management Software.
- Familiarity with VectorWorks and/or CAD.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel extensively and hold a current passport.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- Customer service, organization, problem-solving, communication, creative, and financial skills.
- Maintain grooming consistent with company and client standards.
What We Do
INSPIRE creates lasting, memorable experiences. INSPIRE is a leading, global event solutions company specializing in audio-visual, staging, and production. INSPIRE is also the in-house technology partner for over 150 of the finest hotels and convention centers in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. INSPIRE’s team creates over 2,500 inspirational in-person, virtual and hybrid events a year through a combination of an inspired workforce, advanced technology, unparalleled creativity, and exceptional customer service. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Inspire is wholly owned by Ashford Inc.
