Area Internet Services Manager - New Orleans, LA

Position Overview Reporting to the Regional Internet Services Manager with additional oversight by local Area Director or local Director of Event Technology, manage the overall IT operation, network and related client facing services at the area level.  Maintain the equipment and infrastructure, position and sell the solution, execute events, and provide outstanding internal and external customer service.     Key Job Responsibilities    Technical Sales:  • Under direction from Regional Internet Services Manager, provide support for the technical sales of Internet Services and related products (i.e., phones, computers, printers, webcasting etc.) by applying a working knowledge of such technologies and sound sales skills.   • In collaboration with the sales team, conduct proactive pre-sales discovery, determine client need, negotiate, and accurately quote and price the appropriate solution.  Participate in onsite meetings with the hotel and client prior to and during the event.

• Understand the moves, and changes to the event specification that could have an impact on the services and react by effectively communicating appropriate adjustments to the team.  • Coach the sales team to sell Internet more effectively in line with established procedures. Network Management: • Under direction of Regional Internet Services Manager and the NOC Manager, ensure the readiness of the network infrastructure installation and temporary network equipment by monitoring the functioning of the network, maintaining equipment in working order, replacing damaged components, and creating documentation such as port maps, access point layouts, network diagrams and labelling the patch panels and wall outlets.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Internet Service Provider, Network Service Provider and Hotel IT team to facilitate the smooth operation of the network and the highest levels of service.   • Own the implementation of network configurations and customizations utilizing available self-service tools such as web portals and command line.  Submit and manage configurations beyond the scope of self-service tools to the appropriate Network Operations Center and coordinate the implementation of said changes.   • Assist Senior NOC Engineers with aiding end users utilizing meeting and guest room networks under management and integration of new and existing network installations into the Network Operations Center (NOC) systems.   • Act as level two support for level one field employees and guest room support teams.   • Document incidents and network changes and perform root cause analysis as required.   • Provide emergency remote and on-site support.

        Event Support: • Under direction of Regional Internet Services Manager and local Directors, plan and execute established event requirements with the highest levels of customer service.  Plan, organize and establish the work and supervise any additional team members participating in providing the services.   • When necessary, setup, configure and test all supplied network and related (i.e., access points, switches, phones, computers, printers, webcasting etc.) equipment including cabling making use of the set standards available.  Ensure that the event specifications are understood by key stakeholders.

• Utilizing tools provided, create network access codes, connection guides and troubleshoot client provided devices. • Own the inventory by accurately forecasting demand, assist with the procurement of suitable subrental or branch equipment (i.e., phones, computers, printers, webcasting etc.) and manage the ordering, quality control, use and safe return of such equipment.   • Meet with the client post event; provide reporting on b