Job Description: Hire Assistant Manager
Location: White Lion Street, London N1 9PD / Enfield
Department: Hires and Sales
Reports to: Head of Hires
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30
Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 DOE
Scope for development
Role Overview and Key Responsibilities
· Taking enquiries – mostly emails but also some by phone. Respond and send out quotations.
· Organise all aspects of hires: equipment specifications / logistics / sub-hires.
· Follow up loss and damage, late returns.
· Procurement: obtain quotes from suppliers and sub-hire at best price. Ensure process is effective and well-coordinated with our accounts department.
· Ensure that invoices are raised for work undertaken.
You will be expected to
· Communicate effectively with other departments.
· Drive changes and improvements to existing processes.
· Participate to sales drive.
· Build personal relationships with our regular clients.
· Actively seek new clients/ develop new areas of business.
Objectives for our department
· Deliver impeccable standards of hires.
· Introduce and develop new technologies.
· Launch new services.
· Implement a growth strategy
· Develop 121 relationships with counterparts in the industry
Required Skills
· Solid knowledge of all aspects of event technology: AV / Lighting / Sound / Staging / special effects.
· Some experience with a rental management software.
· Strong customer focus and excellent phone manners.
· Aptitude to concentrate with great attention to detail
· Strong work ethic which includes punctuality
· Clear-headed and calm under pressure
· Personable and supportive
What We Offer
A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company
Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment
Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team
How to apply
Email your CV and a short description of why you think you are a perfect fit to our Hiring Manager at hr@halo.co.uk