District General Manager (Trade Shows/Events)

CORT Trade Shows and Events is hiring a District General Manager (DGM). CORT provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, or even the Superbowl!

The DGM is responsible for balancing the performance, safety, and productivity of daily operations in the Seattle District of our national organization. The DGM manages and/or coordinates all district operating and general administration functions including inventory management and warehouse and delivery operations. They also maintain key client relationships through networking and ensuring quality of service and furniture products.

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 and distribution centers.

Pay: Base salary is between $105K - $115K / year, with the opportunity for a management bonus.

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

• 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

• 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
• 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 a 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 to include 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 trade shows
• Support or fulfill warehouse functions, assist on warehouse floor or at deliveries as needed; which could involve handling product and operating equipment.

• Prior experience in trade show or events operations is a plus
• Warehouse and Distribution management, aligned with direct customer service oversight and management experience highly desired
• 5+ years of management experience in events, retail, or hospitality preferred

• 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 reliable transportation
• Prior experience in trade show 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 as a condition of employment. CORT also participates in the E-Verify program.

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.

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

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 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.

CORT participates in the E-Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.