Director of Operations

Overview

CORT Tradeshow and Events is hiring a Director of Operations for our thriving Las Vegas district! CORT provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, or even the Superbowl!

The Director of Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of a multi-regional servicing district while ensuring that the organization is managed and performing within expectations in service, financial performance, and compliance. (Minimum $14 Million in annual revenue).

The ideal candidate considers themself to be a “working manager” who is comfortable in a hands-on role and is committed to leading and inspiring our team with integrity.

This is an onsite position performed from the CORT offices, distribution centers and tradeshow and event venues.

Pay: Competitive base salary with management bonus opportunity.

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, is required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develops, recommends, and implements policies for the overall district including operating plans and budgets in conformance with district and company policies and practices.
• Collaborates with the sales and operations teams to coordinate, plan, and optimize the sales activities.
• Develops lagging and leading measures of focus based on continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain a disciplined safety and compliance culture
• Leads inventory management efforts, controls, warehousing, and delivery operations.
• Successfully engages with exempt, non-exempt, and temporary labor.
• Ensures employee compliance with established security, sales, and recordkeeping procedures and practices.
• Leads the processes involved in business organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Oversees all budgets, forecasts, purchasing, and P&L.
• Responsible for the safety policies and practices of the district including DOT and OSHA compliance.
• Conducts regular facility inspections to proactively identify workplace hazards.
• Prevents workplace accidents through promoting health and safety awareness and education to employees.
• Responsible for selection, growth, and development of staff including performance management, hiring, and succession planning.
• Represents the Company to local (trade show and event) general contractors, establishes relationships with contractor management and attends various tradeshows.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree with 6 + years work experience preferred
• Warehouse and Distribution management, aligned with direct customer service oversight and management experience highly desired
• Great communication skills with customers, employees, and other leaders
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to work with others and inspire
• DOT experience preferred - Regulations and Reporting standards
• Must have valid state driver’s license and safe driving record
• Prior experience in tradeshow or events operations is a plus
• Physically able and willing to move furniture; ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Must pass drug screening, background checks and MVR checks (if applicable) as a condition of employment. CORT also participates in the E-Verify program.
  
  

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.

For more information on CORT Events, visit www.CORTevents.com.

Working for CORT Events

For more information on careers at CORT, visit https://careers.cort.com

CORT Conducts background checks as a condition of employment and participates in the E-Verify program.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position.