Venue Director I - Audio Visual, Event Technology

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $56,800.00 - $100,200.00
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Benefits

Performance based incentive plans
generous time off
PTO
Holidays
Sick/personal days
401k with a contribution match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Job Description

Pinnacle Live is a premium in-house audiovisual (AV) and event production company that operates across premier hotels and resorts throughout North America. Known for delivering high-end, cutting-edge production services combined with a personalized and deeply human approach, Pinnacle Live positions itself at the forefront of the event production industry with an unwavering commitment to excellence. The company’s core values are centered on Excellence as an attitude, Innovation as a mindset, and a People-first philosophy that recognizes the vital contributions of every team member. These pillars guide the company’s culture and operations, ensuring that every event is executed to exceptional standards with precision and attention to detail. Pinnacle Live strives to create memorable and elevated experiences for its hotel partners, clients, and audiences. The company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where each employee can thrive personally and professionally. They actively promote a welcoming environment, valuing unique contributions from all their team members, and continuously work to build a culture based on respect, belonging, and mutual empowerment.

The Venue Director I role at Pinnacle Live is a critical leadership position responsible for the overall success and management of an assigned venue. This position offers a competitive salary range between $70,304 and $75,000, along with performance-based incentives, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated professionals in the event production or hospitality sectors. As Venue Director I, the individual will oversee the venue’s profitability by closely managing finances, sales objectives, and operational efficiencies. The role demands expertise in delivering best-in-class customer service to internal stakeholders, including team members, and external stakeholders such as hotel partners and clients. Acting as the primary point of contact at the venue, the Venue Director I is charged with cultivating strong relationships and a culture of achievement, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. This ensures the venue operates smoothly and meets the high standards expected by Pinnacle Live.

Key responsibilities include providing leadership throughout all phases of event execution, ensuring timely and accurate setup and dismantling of equipment, managing inventory with meticulous attention to detail, and maintaining cost controls that support profitability. The Venue Director I is expected to actively participate in hotel meetings and customer site visits, representing Pinnacle Live and fostering collaborative partnerships. They will also oversee financial processes such as billing, payment of invoices, and compliance with standard operating procedures. Team management is a critical function of this role, encompassing hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring to elevate service quality and promote employee development. The Venue Director I role requires technical aptitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively. This leadership position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to grow within a dynamic industry and contribute to a company whose mission is to elevate experiences through high-quality event production and exceptional client service.

Job Requirements

  • Planning ability
  • able to prioritize
  • Strong technical aptitude
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated personnel management ability
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong customer focus
  • Strong team player orientation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Professional appearance

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Three years management-level experience in the audio visual and/or hospitality industry preferred
  • Demonstrated experience aligning team members behind common goals
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster long-term relationships with internal teams and external partners

Job Duties

  • Provide leadership in the execution of all phases of events while maintaining the highest commitment to best-in-class customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure efficient floor operations such as timely and accurate set and strike of equipment and other essential floor activities
  • Review P&L to ensure profitability
  • manage expenses by effectively utilizing available resources and implementing cost control measures where necessary
  • Maintain inventory integrity ensuring quality, functionality, organization, and availability
  • Attend hotel meetings as necessary
  • Maintain a working knowledge of industry trends, tools, and innovations
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with venue partners
  • Represent Pinnacle Live as a valued partner at hotel meetings and customer site visits
  • Ensure timely payment of all payables
  • Ensure timely processing of billing and invoices and enforce compliance with all financial management SOPs
  • Utilize sales process to maximize revenue and improve capture rate during all phases of the sales cycle
  • Train, manage, and develop team in accordance with company SOPs facilitating elevated customer service standards, employee growth, and a culture of achievement
  • Effectively utilize applicable company computer systems and continually work toward updating and improving systems and technical skills needed to run them
  • Provide technical support for events as necessary
  • Delegate tasks effectively as required
  • Comply with all safety protocols and standard operating procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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