Technical Director - AV / Conferencing Solutions

Careers at Crestron•Rockleigh, NJ

8d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Crestron Electronics, Inc. is a leader in automation and control solutions, integrating technologies for commercial buildings and high-tech environments. We are seeking a dynamic Technical Director for our New York City metro/New Jersey sales territory. This role is crucial for driving the adoption and success of Crestron's products and technologies by combining technical expertise with customer-facing skills. As an individual contributor reporting to the Director of Technical Sales, you will lead the technical field engagement strategy. Your deep knowledge of Crestron's offerings will establish you as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through the entire technology lifecycle, from initial purchase decisions to final implementation. You will collaborate with Regional Sales and Account Managers, providing essential technical sales support to influence sales, streamline deployments, and enhance technology adoption. Designing, implementing, measuring, and managing complex AV & UC solutions will be central to your success. This role also serves as the voice of the customer within Crestron, ensuring client technology needs are met and exceeded, fostering long-term partnerships and driving innovation in the AV & UC space. The territory covers NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, and EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, with a preferred candidate location in New York City or New Jersey.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in technical pre-sales or consulting roles
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong Knowledge of Commercial AV, networking principles and Unified Communications technologies
Strong technical solution selling experience
Proven track record of exceeding goals and expectations
Ability to engage effectively with senior executives
In-depth knowledge of meetings and collaboration technologies
Experience with business analytics and data modeling
Proficiency in large-scale networking
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Able to travel 60% to dealer, client, Crestron, tradeshow and training events.
Valid U.S. Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
AvixaCTS, CTS-D, and/or CTS-I
Relevant UC technology certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, Zoom)
Crestron and other industry certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as the dedicated technical resource for Crestron products and technologies
Provide technical guidance during the sales process to internal and external stakeholders
Uncover business development opportunities through client, partner, and dealer interactions
Represent Crestron at major trade shows and events
Design, implement, measure, and manage complex AV & UC solutions
Serve as the voice of the customer within Crestron
Ensure that every client's technology needs are not just met, but exceeded, fostering long-term partnerships and driving innovation in the AV & UC space.