AV Presales & Design Engineer - AL

This is a customer facing presales role that requires you to be located in and make frequent, on-site visits to customers around the Alabama territory.

Howard Technology Solutions stands at the forefront of advanced technology services. As the fastest-growing division of Howard Industries Inc., our double-digit growth year after year sets us apart, establishing our dominant presence in the industry. With the financial muscle of a parent company that generates over multi-billion in revenue, and strong partnerships with tech powerhouses like Cisco, Microsoft, HPE, Google and Lenovo, we are not just resellers;

we are pioneers in technology solutions customized for our client’s needs.

The purpose of an Audio/Visual Pre Sales Engineer is to provide support and assistance to the sales team specific to his/her territory regarding AV sales. This includes, but is not limited to on-site consultations, customer relations, walk-throughs, quotes, system designs and any other service, which will aid AV sales.

• Travel territory, as needed, both with and without sales reps for onsite meetings and site surveys.
• Increase AV sales in assigned territory.
• Create system designs as needed when not meeting with customers
• Customer consultations to discuss options for system designs
• On-site demonstrations of new technology
• Design small to medium systems this will include, Create Build of materials and Scope of work for these projects

• Have 4+ years of experience in the commercial AV industry
• Must have and maintain understanding of the following:
  Control systems, Audio systems, Projection and display solution, Matrix mixers/switchers, Soft-Codec Systems
• Maintain industry standard certifications – CTS, Crestron, Extron, BiAmp, AMX, Dante, QSC
• Knowledge of AV and Architectural drawings
• Knowledge of network infrastructure
• Have good time management and communication skills
• Be able to identify the needs of customers and colleagues and then satisfy them in a timely manner
• Be motivated to learn about AV products and services Howard offers as well as new technology
• Work well within a team - be able to share ideas, listen to others and be receptive to others’ thoughts
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel, and general PC based applications