AUDIOVISUAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Joining the Creation Networks audiovisual team offers you the tools to build your technology career. We offer a range of positions from account managers, marketing, and operations to AV engineering, design, and field technicians. You will experience a space to grow, learn and create your best work. We believe leadership is for everyone and we succeed together. We are proud to provide commercial audiovisual and collaboration solutions for over a decade.a range

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AV Account Manager
Audiovisual Project Manager
Audio Visual Engineer

Audiovisual Account Manager

Location: Concord, California

Our Visual Audio Sales Account Manager's primary role is to generate sales for Audio Visual systems by developing and maintaining client relationships and expanding the company’s current client base. Client targets include Commercial Enterprise, Education, and Government market. The AV account manager is responsible for building and providing proposals for design-build audiovisual systems, including design, equipment selection, material, and labor costs for design/build projects. This role is a salary-plus sales incentive structure. The minimum sales expectation is $2.5 million annually for AV products and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify new sales prospects and provide accurate forecasts and activity reporting.
Support clients from presales through post-sales including change orders.
Respond to RFP /RFQ, bid opportunities, and proposal client inquiries. Attend client site walks as needed.
Use cross-selling and up-selling opportunities ensuring that all AV / VTC technology products and services have been thoroughly presented and the sales cycle successfully executed.
Follow up on leads within 24 hours of client inquiry.
Meet or exceed monthly GP quota.
Exhibit a consultative sales approach to determine a customer’s collaboration needs and timeline.
Develop complete, accurate, and profitable price quotations and bid responses.
Actively track proposals and awarded projects in the CRM database.
Actively use internal CRM databases to complete client contact information, provide detailed notes, and track pending activities.
Prepare contracts and project packages for accounts and submit all required documentation. This includes the BOM, writing the SOW, narrative template, and other documentation for each project.
Develop and execute a strategic, comprehensive business plan to expand the existing client base and generate new business.
Attend and participate in weekly office sales and vendor meetings.
Participate in designing and implementing focused prospecting tools with blogs and social media/email campaigns to increase sales and expand our customer base.
Work with Operations & Installation team to ensure a smooth transition from sale to installation.
Represent the company at technical briefings and vendor Lunch & Learns as needed.
Participate in training and professional development activities as prescribed by management.
Other duties assigned as needed.

Must-Haves:

Ability to understand, present and demonstrate visual collaboration products and services to end-user customers
Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
Ability to work and think independently and ensure to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Must have transparent and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Preferred, but not required:

Professional certifications, such as CTS and CTS-D, Crestron. Cisco, Poly, Extron
3-5 years’ experience of direct selling in the AV/VTC/Telecommunications/Construction/Technology industries
An Associate of Arts degree or certification in electronics, engineering, or a similar field

Audiovisual Project Coordinator

Location: Northern California

An Audiovisual (AV) Project Manager is responsible for overseeing AV projects from planning to completion, managing all aspects including installation, scheduling, budgeting, and client relations. They ensure the successful execution of projects like installing sound systems or video conferencing equipment by coordinating personnel, managing resources, and communicating with all stakeholders. Their role requires a combination of technical knowledge, project management skills, and strong communication abilities to ensure client satisfaction and successful delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIIES:

Project planning and execution: Oversee all phases of an AV project, including installation, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
Client relations: Consult with clients, maintain contracts, and ensure project requirements are met to the client's satisfaction.
Team and resource management: Supervise personnel and coordinate resources, ensuring the project stays within budget and on schedule.
Communication and reporting: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
Problem-solving: Identify potential issues and devise contingency plans to ensure projects are completed successfully.

Required Qualifications:

Technical knowledge: A strong understanding of current AV technologies is essential.
Project management: Proficiency with project management software and tools is necessary.
Communication and leadership: Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills are crucial for working with clients and teams.
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to handle unexpected challenges.
Attention to detail: The ability to focus on the details of a project is vital for success.
Flexibility: The role often requires travel and working flexible hours, depending on project schedules.
Education and certification: A bachelor's degree in a related field and/or relevant certifications like PMP or AVIXA CTS are often preferred.

School & Training:

High School Graduate or higher. Clean criminal and driving record required.
• Minimum 2-3 years as Project Coordinator supporting Executive or Sales team.

Audio Visual Engineer

Location: Northern California- East Bay

Creation Networks is a Commercial Audiovisual integrator. We have been providing AV collaboration solutions and professional AV service for 17 years. Creation Networks is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer for its Audiovisual team. The candidate will be working directly with Account Managers, Project Managers, Logistics Coordinator, and support staff on new and ongoing AV projects. The sales engineer will support the sales team and Creation Networks clients by providing the AV design, bill of materials, installation, and delivery of AV/IT technology.

Position Summary

This position works in the Systems Integration Department and provides engineering development, design integration, sales, and technical support for all audio/visual systems.

Responsibilities

Systems Engineering

Create detailed system designs to include audio, video, and control systems
Interface and update CRM software and cloud-based storage systems
Communicate with vendors on product information, pricing, and timelines, as needed
Complete bid documentation, including attending bid planning meetings to identify customer needs, budget requirements, design, and bid submittal.
Prepare custom proposals, labor estimates, material needs, and Scope of Work
Estimate Installation, Programming, and Configuration labor
Utilize D-Tools software to create signal flow line drawings, rack layouts, equipment lists, etc., during the design phase of the project
Interface with potential subcontractors to acquire pricing
Responsible for the overall detailed system design from conception through installation completion

Technical Support

Provide technical assistance to the System Integration Sales Coordinators, Project Managers, Installers, Technicians, Programmers, and Sales Representatives as needed on projects
Answer questions and educate customers and staff on audio/visual systems
Join project kickoff meetings to transition projects after Purchase Orders are received to the Project Management lead
Assist in Change Request creation
Provide onsite assistance as necessary to ensure successful project completion
Update As-built drawings after project completion

Sales Consultations

Attend customer meetings with Sales Representatives in-house or onsite as necessary
Advise customers & team of design ideas, receive feedback on customer needs, and gather information for the design phase of the process

Required Education & Experience

Two-year technical training or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Three to five years of technical experience designing or technically managing audio-visual systems (Commercial or Residential), IT infrastructure, or other low-voltage systems
Understanding low voltage signal flow for video/audio/control, D-Tools, and CAD design
This position is a hybrid office setting and is required to go to various job sites to consult with customers

Benefits:

Year end bonuses.
401K
PTO + Holidays
Health insurance / Dental / Vision
Training allowances
Manufacturer training and certifications
Employee mentorships
Team Events

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely, frequently and independently move and handle up to 80 lbs.
Ability to travel in U.S. as required- up to 25% annually.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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