AV Sales Engineer

DATAVOX INC•Houston, TX

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Audio Visual Design Engineer to partner with our Account Managers by providing pre-sales consultation and solution design for Audio Visual solutions to local and regional corporate accounts. Become a part of a growing and dynamic company that offers the utmost in customer service and satisfaction. DataVox has been serving the Texas Triangle area for over 30 years with our advanced technology solutions. We specialize in Audio Visual Solutions, Data Center & Network Technologies, Network Security, IT Support Services, Network Cabling, Phone Systems & Physical Security. We are committed to being the best technology partner and ensuring the highest level of expertise and quality service by employing people like you.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
2 to 5+ years’ experience with Audio Visual system design
Strong customer-facing and presentation skills
Experience supporting consultative technology sales
Experience developing AV budgets, BOMs, and proposals
Experience responding to RFPs and bid requests
Understanding of the AV project lifecycle from discovery through project completion
Understanding of control system products and applications (Crestron/Extron/QSC/AMX, etc.)
Ability to read architectural and construction drawings
Experience in estimating labor
A team player with a high degree of self-motivation
Professional and personable demeanor with good written/verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel
Experience with web conferencing platforms (Teams/ZOOM/WebEx, etc.)
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Collaboration solutions, and enterprise AV technologies

Nice To Haves

AVIXACTS Certification preferred, CTS-D or CTS-I a plus
Manufacturer certifications (Crestron/Extron/QSC/AMX/BiAmp/Shure/Audinate, etc.)
Experience with Digital Signage a plus
Experience with D-Tools a plus

Responsibilities

Support account managers during customer discovery meetings, site surveys, and presentations.
Develop AV solutions, budgets, BOMs, and technical proposals based on customer requirements.
Present technical solutions and recommendations to customers, consultants, and stakeholders.
Conceptualize audio visual system designs and determine system requirements.
Assist with proposal development, scope creation, and technical responses to customer requests.
Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
Work directly with clients and project team to develop budgets, timelines, and managing expectations.
Coordinate project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams.
Work closely with the DataVox sales team, operations team, other design engineers, and manufacturers.
Maintain expertise on emerging AV, UC, collaboration, and workplace technologies.
Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company match
Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
Professional development reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays
Annual Health and Wellness Fairs
Virtual and in-person team & company events – Ice Cream Social, Employee Appreciation Day, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving potluck, Holiday parties, “Support our team” days, Texans, Astros, and Dinamo watch parties, and more!
Mileage and phone reimbursement
Opportunity to make decisions that positively impact the environment through sustainable business practices.
Employee engagement clubs