Senior Rental Agent

Panavision; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Panavision in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Rental Agent to join our Business Development team. You will manage the full rental lifecycle, from initial enquiry to invoicing, and ensure studio bookings meet client needs.

The role combines client-facing account management with Island Studios operations, requiring strong negotiation, relationship building, and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in rental account management or production services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage rental projects from enquiry to invoicing.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, crew, and industry contacts.
• Provide expert advice on equipment, services, and production solutions.
• Negotiate and deliver profitable rental and studio bookings.
• Manage studio schedules, bookings, and client requirements across Island Studios.
• Serve as primary contact for studio enquiries and feedback.
• Coordinate with Operations, Facilities and Finance for seamless delivery.
• Identify new business opportunities and support sales growth.

Skills

Rental account management

Client-facing

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Panavision is the world-class provider of end-to-end solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Panavision’s comprehensive offerings include unparalleled optics, proprietary camera and lighting systems, and state-of-the‑art post‑production services. Driven by a passion for collaborative innovation, Panavision provides the content‑creation industry with the highest standard of quality and service.

Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios. For more information and locations worldwide, visit Panavision.com.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Rental Agent to join our Business Development team.

This is a dual‑role position combining client‑facing rental account management with oversight of our Island Studios facilities. You will manage the full rental lifecycle, build strong client relationships, drive revenue opportunities, and ensure our studio spaces deliver an exceptional experience for productions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing rental projects from initial enquiry through to completion and invoicing.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, crew, and industry contacts.
• Providing expert advice on equipment, services, and production solutions.
• Negotiating and delivering profitable rental and studio bookings.
• Managing studio schedules, bookings, and client requirements across Island Studios.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for studio enquiries and feedback.
• Coordinating with Operations, Facilities, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting sales growth.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience in rental account management, production services, or a similar client‑facing role.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Knowledge of the film, television, broadcast, or production industry would be advantageous.

If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences and enjoy combining commercial account management with studio operations, we’d love to hear from you! Panavision is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of Panavision. Panavision reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position as advertised.