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Stage lighting rentals and production services

Vice President Asset Management

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Orlando, FL, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Prepare and maintain utilization reporting to evaluate equipment performance.
  • Monitor rental SKU utilization, shop-to-shop transfers, and cross-rental activity.
  • Establish target utilization levels by asset class.
  • Identify underperforming or constrained equipment categories.
  • Use utilization and cost information to support equipment purchase, movement, and disposal decisions.
  • Develop and manage tools and processes for the Asset Management team.
  • Manage the day-to-day performance of the Asset Management team.
  • Establish priorities and performance expectations.
  • Ensure Asset Management decisions support company utilization and return-on-investment objectives.
  • Oversee the review of shop-to-shop equipment requests.
  • Reduce, reroute, or cancel unnecessary equipment movements where appropriate.
  • Develop processes to reduce shop-to-shop freight expense.
  • Review shop-to-shop costs and trends.
  • Balance freight cost against equipment availability and business requirements.
  • Review INDEX curves for continued accuracy.
  • Evaluate depreciation rates, utilization levels, and E-code INDEX assignments.
  • Review INDEX components, including storage and shop multipliers.
  • Maintain INDEX costs for new E-codes.
  • Investigate and resolve INDEX-related errors.
  • Provide data and analysis for manual INDEX adjustments.
  • Review utilization and asset performance before recommending equipment purchases or disposals.
  • Review ORPL equipment purchase requests and non-ORPL requests within established approval thresholds.
  • Manage the ORPL review process and maintain accurate ORPL information in Nexus.
  • Determine recommended purchase quantities based on utilization, cross-rental, shop-to-shop activity, and expected demand.
  • Evaluate whether equipment purchases should be show-costed based on expected future utilization.
  • Partner with the COO, Finance, and Purchasing on significant capital decisions.
  • Develop and manage the framework used to evaluate Used Gear performance.
  • Establish minimum selling prices and maximum listing quantities.
  • Identify equipment appropriate for disposal based on utilization, age, market value, and company requirements.
  • Monitor results from equipment disposal.
  • Develop and manage tools and processes for the Nexus Librarian.
  • Manage the Nexus Librarian's day-to-day performance and priorities.
  • Ensure equipment information within Nexus supports accurate operational and financial decision-making.
  • Develop and manage tools and processes for the Order Admin department.
  • Manage day-to-day performance and priorities of the Order Admin team.
  • Ensure Order Admin processes effectively support company operations.
  • Provide the COO and CEO with regular visibility into asset utilization and performance.
  • Identify trends and opportunities requiring management attention.
  • Provide asset data and analysis for broader company financial and operational decisions.
  • Measure the results of significant equipment purchase, movement, and disposal decisions.

About the company

Christie Lites rents and provides stage lighting and related production services for theatre, concerts, trade shows, TV & film, corporate presentations, and special events. Its network of shops across the US, Canada, and the UK ensures a consistent inventory and technical support, with dedicated rental representatives for each client to manage shows across locations. Equipment and services are coordinated through a multi-location system so clients experience uniform offerings wherever a show takes place. The goal is to deliver reliable, location-spanning lighting rental and production support that helps clients execute high-quality events across regions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Ridge, Florida

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Christie Lites Used Gear launched Lumens Rewards and 240-day warranties in 2025.
  • Active job postings rose to eight in 2026, showing selective hiring.
  • The 2023 Times Square lease supports Broadway sales and rental relationships now.

What critics are saying

  • Touring and live-event demand remains cyclical; 2020 cut 200 workers globally.
  • The 2024 Nashville NLRB case signals labor friction inside a key U.S. operation.
  • Headcount slipped from 503 in 2023 to 494 in 2026, limiting scaling momentum.

What makes Christie unique

  • Christie Lites runs a multi-shop network across the U.S., Canada, and U.K.
  • Its used-gear arm monetizes inventory with warranties, rewards, and bulk-discount pricing.
  • The 1560 Broadway Times Square lease gives Christie Lites Broadway visible theater-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Live Design
Jun 3rd, 2024
Christie Lites Welcomes Mark Ravenhill As Its New Client Ambassador

Global: - Christie Lites, a leader in entertainment lighting rental and services, announces the appointment of Mark Ravenhill as its new client ambassador.

REW
Jun 2nd, 2023
Global Stage Lighting Provider Christie Lites Broadway Signs New 2,463-SF Lease for First Offices at 1560 Broadway | Real Estate Weekly

GFP Real Estate, LLC is pleased to announce that Christie Lites Broadway, Inc. a provider of stage lighting and rigging equipment worldwide, has signed a 10-year lease for 2,463 square feet on the seventh floor 1560 Broadway in Times Square.