AV Sales Engineer

DATAVOX INC•Houston, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

DataVox is seeking an experienced AV Sales Engineer to partner with our Account Managers in designing and presenting innovative Audio Visual and Unified Communications solutions for corporate clients throughout Texas. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role where you'll combine technical expertise with consultative sales support to help clients transform their collaboration, communication, and presentation environments. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge AV technology, collaborating with customers, and designing solutions that solve real business challenges, we'd love to hear from you. 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. Our success is built on delivering exceptional service, deep technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
2+ years of Audio Visual system design or AV engineering experience
Experience supporting consultative technology sales environments
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Experience creating budgets, BOMs, estimates, and technical proposals
Experience responding to RFPs and competitive bid requests
Understanding of the AV project lifecycle from discovery through deployment
Ability to interpret architectural, construction, and engineering drawings
Experience estimating labor and project costs
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook
Valid Texas driver's license required
Personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed at current IRS rates)

Nice To Haves

AVIXA CTS certification
CTS-D and/or CTS-I certifications
Experience with D-Tools
Experience with Digital Signage solutions
Manufacturer certifications from: Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, AMX, Biamp, Shure, Audinate
Experience with: Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Collaboration Solutions, Enterprise AV and UC technologies
Knowledge of AV control systems and automation platforms

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership throughout the pre-sales process by helping customers identify, design, and budget audio visual solutions that support their business goals.
Partner with Account Managers during client discovery meetings, presentations, and site assessments
Develop AV system designs, budgets, bills of materials (BOMs), scopes of work, and technical proposals
Present technical recommendations and solution concepts to customers, consultants, and stakeholders
Design conferencing, collaboration, presentation, control, and integrated AV systems
Support proposal development and responses to RFPs and bid opportunities
Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities
Provide technical guidance related to audio, video, control, and collaboration technologies
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to establish project objectives, schedules, and expectations
Lead project handoffs to Operations and Project Management teams
Work closely with manufacturers, vendors, engineers, and installation teams
Stay current on emerging AV, Unified Communications, and workplace technology trends
Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales process