Photography Locations Equipment Director

Smashbox is known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors to shoot important content for major magazines, ad campaigns, music & entertainment projects and brand visuals. We are looking for a Location Equipment Director to join our dynamic team. This position oversees Smashbox's Location department and its team while reporting to the Studio Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Location Equipment department; inventory, fleet, staff, sales, customer service etc -all aspects of the department's business per company goals and up to the standards of our high end clientele

• Maintain organization, presentation, and functionality of the photo/ video equipment inventory, vehicle fleet and department overall

• Manage repairs and repair vendors to minimize inventory and fleet downtime

• Maintain inventory of all necessary expendables, parts and supplies

• Train and manage staff on all testing, packing & maintaining equipment, job workflow and customer service

• Respond to all client inquiries, prepare estimates, consult on technical options and production logistics, negotiate budgets

• Source additional equipment as necessary, coordinate with sub-vendors -maintaining strong working relationships with our support network

• Inspect and pack / unpack equipment for outgoing / incoming jobs with concern for presentation and client service

• Troubleshoot equipment and support clients in real time over the course of their jobs

• Coordinate with other departments to support specific jobs

Collaborate with the larger company on marketing, cross-selling, inter-co communication etc

• Track and approve all related expenses on behalf of your department and team while working with a monthly budget

• Close and approve all client invoicing upon job completion

• Maintain a client network and generate sales focusing on a monthly revenue budget

Skills & Competencies

• Hands on leadership, team coaching, strong communication

• Presentation, attention to detail, focus on hi-touch client service

• Adaptability, enthusiasm, dedication

• Effective time management, task prioritization