AV Sales Engineer

DataVox

Audio Visual Design Engineer providing pre-sales consultation and solution design for AV solutions. Supporting account managers and developing technical proposals for corporate accounts.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Audio Visual system design, including the development of budgets, BOMs, and technical proposals. Possesses strong customer-facing skills and the ability to present technical solutions effectively to diverse stakeholders.

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Audio Visual System DesignAV Budget DevelopmentCustomer-Facing Presentation SkillsAVIXACTS CertificationControl System Products Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Audio Visual System DesignBudget DevelopmentBOM CreationProposal DevelopmentRFP ResponseEstimating LaborReading Architectural DrawingsDigital SignageD-Tools ExperienceUnderstanding AV Project Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Customer InteractionTeam PlayerSelf-MotivationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeMS OutlookMS ExcelWeb Conferencing PlatformsMicrosoft Teams RoomsZoom RoomsCisco Collaboration SolutionsEmerging AV Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

AVIXACTS CertificationCTS-DCTS-IManufacturer Certifications

Industry Keywords

Audio VisualConsultative Technology SalesControl System ProductsCollaboration TechnologiesEnterprise AV Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support account managers during customer discovery meetings, site surveys, and presentations.
Develop AV solutions, budgets, BOMs, and technical proposals based on customer requirements.
Present technical solutions and recommendations to customers, consultants, and stakeholders.
Conceptualize audio visual system designs and determine system requirements.
Assist with proposal development, scope creation, and technical responses to customer requests.
Identify technical risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video, and control solutions.
Work directly with clients and project team to develop budgets, timelines, and managing expectations.
Coordinate project handoff meetings with operations and project management teams.
Work closely with the DataVox sales team, operations team, other design engineers, and manufacturers.
Maintain expertise on emerging AV, UC, collaboration, and workplace technologies.
Maintain professional work appearance and outstanding customer interaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
2 to 5+ years’ experience with Audio Visual system design
Strong customer-facing and presentation skills
Experience supporting consultative technology sales
Experience developing AV budgets, BOMs, and proposals
Experience responding to RFPs and bid requests
Understanding of the AV project lifecycle from discovery through project completion
AVIXACTS Certification preferred, CTS-D or CTS-I a plus
Understanding of control system products and applications (Crestron/Extron/QSC/AMX, etc.)
Manufacturer certifications (Crestron/Extron/QSC/AMX/BiAmp/Shure/Audinate, etc.)
Ability to read architectural and construction drawings
Experience in estimating labor
A team player with a high degree of self-motivation
Professional and personable demeanor with good written/verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel
Experience with web conferencing platforms (Teams/ZOOM/WebEx, etc.)
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Collaboration solutions, and enterprise AV technologies
Experience with Digital Signage a plus
Experience with D-Tools a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company match
Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
Professional development reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays
Annual Health and Wellness Fairs
Virtual and in-person team & company events
Mileage and phone reimbursement
Opportunity to make decisions that positively impact the environment through sustainable business practices.
Employee engagement clubs