Sr. Audio Product Coordinator
Rentex Audio Visual & Computer Rentals · Bensenville, IL · Yesterday
On-siteMarketingFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate daily with the National Product Manager of Audio to assist with day-to-day tasks and longer-term projects.
- Provide technical support to end users as part of the Rentex 24/7 support system.
- Absorb inventory nationally to ensure equipment in need of repair or replacement is serviced and returned to active inventory quickly.
- Aid in locating economical parts from reputable suppliers needed for product repairs.
- Absorb new inventory into the Rentex inventory control system (asset IDs, kits, barcodes, photos, documentation).
- Keep QC guides up to date and create guides for new Audio gear purchased.
- Actively update and adjust substitutions and accessories as new products are added to inventory.
Quality Control & Repairs
- Support quality control standards for Audio SKUs; help maintain clear pass/fail criteria in guides.
- Absorb repairs: triage, parts allocation, RMA coordination, test and return-to-service notes.
Training & Documentation
- Deliver or coordinate product training (internal and external) on setup, best practices, and common gotchas.
- Maintain quick-start guides, signal flow diagrams, and firmware/known issues notes.
Communication & Cross-Team Support
- Partner with warehouse techs, sales support, and operations to keep shows on track.
- Provide clear, timely updates in tickets and chats; escalate appropriately when risk increases.
Success Metrics
- Repair turnaround time and aging RMA counts trend down; more assets back in circulation faster.
- Support responsiveness improves: strong first-contact resolution and helpful documentation links.
- Inventory readiness: new SKUs are fully onboarded (kits, subs, accessories, guides) before first deployment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience with the allocation of parts to repair audio equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with vendors for parts and accessories purchases.
- 5+ years of field experience in the audio discipline within live entertainment environments.
Education
- High school diploma minimum.
Preferred
- Hands-on familiarity with live sound (mixers, DSP, RF coordination), intercom, and power basics.
- Comfort with inventory/asset systems and barcoding workflows.
- Relevant certifications such as Dante Level 2+, manufacturer trainings, or CTS/CTS-I.
Work Style & Tools
- Detail-driven with a service mindset; able to turn messy notes into clear checklists and guides.
- Proficient with standard productivity tools; comfortable reading block diagrams and writing QC procedures.
- Able to lift and move professional audio equipment safely when needed.
About Rentex
Rentex is a national provider of professional audio, video, and computer rentals serving production companies, events, and integration partners. We support clients with reliable gear, consistent QC standards, and 24/7 technical assistance across major U.S. hubs. Learn more at www.rentex.com. Rentex is an equal opportunity employer.