At Folklore Event Rentals, we specialize in curating unique, trend-driven event rental collections for high-end and luxury events. Based in Southern California, we partner with industry-leading designers, planners, and venues, bringing dream events to life nationwide. Our team thrives on creativity, passion, and impeccable style, making every event unforgettable.

We are seeking a resilient and people-centric leader with the ability to bounce back from challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities to join our team as the Delivery Manager. In this role, you will oversee a dedicated team of over 30 drivers and delivery crew members ensuring smooth dispatch operations and efficient route planning. In addition, you will manage the complexities of local and long-distance deliveries while balancing the importance of transportation safety regulations, tight deadlines, route changes, and ever-changing driver availabilities.

Join us in revolutionizing the event rental industry where your leadership and passion for team development can make a tangible difference!

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management - Lead and inspire your team to become top performers, fostering a positive, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment.
• Communication - Ensure customers are informed throughout the delivery process, providing estimated delivery times and promptly resolving issues to enhance the overall experience.
• Reliability - Ensure consistent performance in delivering orders accurately and in good condition, building trust and satisfaction with clients, planners, and venue partners.
• Agility - Quickly adapt to changing circumstances pertaining to delivery route planning and onsite installation. Maintain a proactive approach.
• Flexibility - Offer solutions for delivery windows, rescheduling, or pick-up options that cater to our sales team and clients' varying needs and preferences.
• Performance - Analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall delivery operations. Identify opportunities and develop a strategy to minimize costs without compromising quality.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Business, Logistics, or related area.
• 3+ years of experience in managing people including hiring, performance management, developing talent, and disciplinary action.
• DOT and/or California transportation regulation experience is a plus.
• Successful track record driving cost savings.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Type: Full-Time

OFF: Sunday-Monday

• Schedule is flexible during off-season.

**Subject to change and may require overtime, particularly on weekends during peak season.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:

Events Services