Derse

Rental Director - Trade Shows

Derse  •  $50k/yr  •  North Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
  • A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
  • 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As the Rental Director, you will be fully responsible for all activities amongst our teams working within Rental. This position ensures that customer work is planned, produced, and completed onsite and invoiced in a timely fashion to client specifications within Derse standards. This position must reside within the Corporate - Las Vegas office, to be close to their team in day-to-day functions. The Trade Show Industry is ever evolving and fast-paced, meaning there are many unique challenges and set of responsibilities. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Rental Director Responsibilities

  • Ultimate responsibility for Rental team performance, job variances and budget variances
  • Prepare and review monthly operational financial reporting including job variances, budget variances, etc. for Corporate Ops
  • Lead production capacity report approval and OT communication
  • Review pending future work and evaluate impact on production scheduling / capacity report
  • Work with Corporate Ops on future growth planning.
  • Capital expenditures
  • Production flow efficiency planning within corporate guidelines
  • Billing approval over $50k
  • Approve purchases over $5k
  • Lead weekly Production meetings defined by issues, updates and job close out with sales and project management teams.
  • Updated facility drawing to scale
  • Owner of X inventory including; accurate and correct component turns and m/u's, accurate & complete component replacement costs, GL relief when properties are disposed of.
  • Develop profitable and competitive kit pricing
  • Act as a Divisional Sales project liaison

Requirements

Rental Director Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree with financial business exposure and / or 8+ years of relevant experience
  • 5 - 7 year’s previous supervisory/management experience within the industry preferred
  • Familiarity working with Aluvision, Highmark, and Rental Cabinets.
  • Ability to travel between offices, and support Rental shows/events and client meetings.
  • Good mix of financial acumen and ability to juggle multiple duration projects simultaneously
  • Highly organized, flexible and ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel
Derse

About Derse

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder that crafts experiences for approximately 500 clients each year in more than 60 countries.

For 75 years, Derse has created award-winning exhibits, events, and environments that design connections between brands and their customers. We are driven to inspire, be relevant, and drive results for our clients through in-house strategic, creative, account management, and production services. Derse is equipped to partner with small and medium-sized businesses, as well as global and Fortune 500 companies.

Derse employs more than 450 people in Chicago (Waukegan and Northbrook), Dallas, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit derse.com.

Industry
Events & Trade Shows
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
Year Founded
1948
Website
derse.com
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