Show Services- Production Manager

INSPIRE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off / Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

INSPIRE is seeking a Production Manager for its San Antonio, TX branch. The role involves leading on-site event production, coordinating load-ins/outs, and ensuring seamless collaboration between sales, operations, and clients to deliver high-quality events.

The candidate should have 5+ years in related roles, skills in R2, VectorWorks, and CAD, and a customer-focused approach. Willingness to travel and lift 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years combined experience in two of four areas: Technical Direction, Production Designer, Account Executive, Sr. Lead Technician.
• Experience with event production workflows and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site production management for events at the San Antonio branch.
• Coordinate load-ins, setups, and load-outs for events.
• Liaise between sales, operations, and clients to ensure smooth delivery.
• Negotiate with vendors to align with INSPIRE interests.
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

R2 Rental Management Software

VectorWorks

CAD

Job description

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.