Technical Director (AV Solutions Architect)

Careers at Crestron•St. Louis, MO

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology. We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, LinkedIn and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world! Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security. Crestron is seeking a dynamic Technical Director in our Midwest territory. This pivotal role combines Commercial AV technical expertise with customer-facing skills to drive the adoption and success of Crestron's cutting-edge product and technologies. As an individual contributor reporting to the Director of Technical Sales, you'll spearhead our technical field engagement strategy. Your comprehensive knowledge of Crestron's offerings will position you as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through the entire technology lifecycle- from initial purchasing decisions to final implementation. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Regional Sales and Account Managers, providing crucial technical sales support to influence sales, streamline deployments, and boost technology adoption. Your ability to design, implement, measure, and manage complex AV & UC solutions will be key to our success. The territory includes the following states: NE KS MO IL MN WI SD ND. Preferred candidate location: Kansas City, MO, St. Louis metro or Omaha Nebraska. Most importantly, you'll serve as the voice of the customer within Crestron. Your mission is to 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. Technical Director Are you passionate about cutting-edge audio visual and unified communications technology? Crestron is seeking a talented Technical Director to support sales in Central states. In this customer-facing role, you'll drive technical field engagement, unified communications solutions and serve as a product expert, supporting our sales team throughout the entire solution lifecycle. Position Overview: Individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Technical Sales Remote / Hybrid work arrangement 50% travel required - varies depending on client activity

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
Must live in the sales territory, we prefer a candidate residing in either Missouri, Kansas or Nebraska

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (preferred)
AvixaCTS, CTS-D, and/or CTS-I (preferred)
Relevant UC technology certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, Zoom) a plus
Crestron and other industry certifications a plus
Valid U.S. Driver's License

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