The Opportunity

Hands-on project management of sizeable high-end commercial AV projects in the Midlands and South of England. As AV Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging audio visual systems, from client brief stage, site survey and pre-sales through to design, design development, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance and support. This will require liaison with clients (developers, contractors, architects and corporations) and liaison with other professionals working on the project, including technical sales, AV systems designers, installers, programmers and commissioning engineers. You will also supervise works done by the engineering team, as well as schedule design and installation work and oversee the procurement of required equipment and materials. Preparation and monitoring of project budget is also under your control. It will be your responsibility to ensure compliance with the main contract. You will have major input into the direction and success of projects, working in a consultative way to achieve the client objectives within budget and on time. You will be given full support by a strong technical team with vast experience of complex AV, VC and control systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work for reputable organisation on prestigious projects with the chance to further progress your career.

Basic Salary circa £35k p.a. + company vehicle and benefits

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements

Must be a self motivated, experienced AV project manager who has extensive knowledge in managing audio visual installations using Crestron / AMX control systems. Must have a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a good technical understanding of AV equipment, including control systems experience with VC, plasma, LCD, projectors and high end audio. You will also be able to demonstrate the standards of paperwork that depicts an accomplished project manager who has worked on large projects with Main Contractors, or at similarly prestigious levels. A demonstrable track record of good quality management of engineers and project teams in a corporate environment is critical.

The Organisation

Our client is one of the UK’s leading audio visual system integrators, AV hire specialists and Event Management companies. They offer custom designed technology solutions, AV hire and events management services to public and private sector organisations. They are extremely successful and looking to grow their team.

The Recruiters

AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation – with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated

The Opportunity
As a Senior Video Engineer you will be responsible for all video aspects of large-scale live events, including conferences, exhibitions, major product launches, award ceremonies, tours, concerts and road-shows. You will be involved in projects from initial client briefing, advising the Project Manager and client on solutions for the event’s video requirements. You will offer technical solutions to the project manager, incorporating video display control systems, video management software and hardware set-up and infrastructure. As the video expert in the live event team, you will advise other team members on video issues, as well as managing other engineers and technicians in set-up, running and take down. This is a great opportunity to work for a reputable company in the UAE (with occasional events in other parts of the Middle East) on some of the most prestigious live event projects in the world. As well as excellent remuneration (tax free) and benefits, there are also excellent opportunities for long term career progression.

Salary: 18,000 – 21,000 Dirhams/month + Benefits: Health Care, Annual return flight home

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements
Must be an accomplished Video Engineer with experience of live events, including exhibitions, product launches, award ceremonies and concerts. Must have an excellent understanding of the technical requirements to produce first class live video, as well as experience working in multi-discipline teams, managing more junior engineers and technicians at all stages of production. Excellent communication skills are required, along with the professional attitude and diplomatic nature required to liaise with clients and other professionals in stressful situations. Must have up to date knowledge of the latest high-end Video hardware and software, including displays, video walls, projectors, cabling and switching and control systems, such as Coolux Pandora’s Box, Dataton Watchout and Spider VMS. This role requires a highly professional Video Engineer who is ambitious and willing to work hard to satisfy demanding clients. This role is based in Dubai, UAE; ideally you will be based there already, but overseas applicants who fit the role and are eligible for a work visa will be considered.

The Organisation
Well established AV solutions Provider with a strong presence in UAE Hire and Events market. The company pride themselves on producing unique events for prestigious corporate clients utilising the latest in AV technology to set their clients apart form the competition. With an excellent track record of growth and success, the company are continuing to increase their market share in the UAE whilst also expanding into other parts of the Middle East and Asia.

The Recruiters
AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation - with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated.

The Opportunity
As the International Channel Sales Manager (Northern Europe), you will work with channel partners (Pro Audio resellers, AV resellers, Systems Integrators and Installers) and engage with end users to actively promote and sell the company’s audio technology products, primarily incorporated into high-end Sound Reinforcement (PA) Systems. The company is diversifying its product range to include technologies desirable to the Pro AV/Corporate AV market place. Part of this role is to win new channel partners, and gain interest from a new set of end-users, that have not previously been relevant to the company’s product range. Along with business development, a substantial part of the role is maintaining and growing relationships with existing partners (including distributors, Pro Audio resellers and integrators). You will cover a large territory, incorporating Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. You will sell the full portfolio of diverse products to a varied customer base. This role offers variety and a fast paced sales environment, along with long term relationship building and a consultative approach. This is a great opportunity for a proven international channel manager to work with top brands at a growing and ambitious company.

Salary: 60K Euros – 80K Euros, 100K+ Euros OTE + Car/Allowance + Laptop + Mobile

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements
Must be a proven International Channel Sales Manager with experience in the Pro AV or Pro Audio & Music Industry channels. Ideally you will have some knowledge and contacts of both channels. Must be a proactive channel sales professional who can engage with both end users and channel partners to create enthusiasm about high-end technical products. You will need to build on your current technical expertise (whether this is in audio technologies or corporate AV solutions) to embrace a wide product range and be able to talk confidently with a broad range of technically savvy industry professionals. Must be able to demonstrate a consistent track record of sales success in similar previous roles.

Must be fluent in English and German, additional fluent French would be an advantage. You will need to be based within the sales territory, such as Germany, France, The Netherlands or Belgium.

The Organisation
Multi-national manufacturing group producing high-end Pro Audio and Music Industry technologies. The company’s traditional market is Pro Audio, but with their latest product offering they are expanding into Pro AV and systems integration applications. The company own several globally recognised brands and are investing heavily in further R&D to keep their place as one of the foremost suppliers of cutting edge technology in the audio industry. This role is part of a continued plan for global expansion and diversification, building on a solid history of sustainable growth through investment in research.

The Recruiters
AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation - with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced salesperson to join a successful company selling high margin Audio Visual products to schools. Our client is experiencing massive growth in this fast growing sector of the market (30% + year on year growth is forecast for this product) this year and expects similar growth during 2012.

This company have a unique market proposition and so if you know how to sell to schools and you can get in front of them you WILL hit your on target earnings.

Salary package £25k-£30k basic £41k-£46k OTE uncapped + mileage allowance.

Yours skills, qualities and achievements

You will be a self-starter who runs their geographical area as if it were your own business – developing new business and managing accounts to achieve results. You will be ICT literate, understand the market and be driven to succeed. Commercially aware, you are able to spot opportunities and make the most of them. Targeted marketing will ensure regular enquiries, which together with your own self-generated opportunities will ensure consistent sales and earnings.

The Organisation

Our client is a successful reseller who have grown both organically and by acquisition. They have sole distribution rights to key AV products in the education sector which, together with the portfolio of products and solutions, ensures unique benefits to their targeted customer base.

The Recruiters

AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation – with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AV Home Entertainments salesperson to work for a leading Middle East company based in their Dubai office. You will be responsible for prospecting, closing and handling large project sales for this prestigious organisation. You will be the clients’ key advisor and a resource and authority on the latest automation, audio visual and automation systems and technology.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Generating prospects & leads from personal contacts, networking, client referrals and dealers. Maintaining strong relationships with industry contacts and lead sources and continuously exploring new sales channels and routes to market.

•    Act as the product evangelist for the company’s solutions in the market and continually update knowledge on the company’s products and services.

•    Search for new products, technologies and home automation which can be sold for further generation of revenue.

•    Act as relationship manager between the client and the technical team to ensure the solution is designed and executed according to the client requirement and company standards.

The excellent remuneration package is Tax Free and includes basic salary, commission, housing and transportation allowance giving OTE of circa £50k- £57k p.a.

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements

You will have successful sales experience in the Home Entertainments Systems market or Audio Visual and home automation solutions. Be a good organiser with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise. Strong interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills are a pre-requisite and you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You will be self-motivated with the ability to develop strong working relationships, pro-active and dynamic you will go the extra mile for your customers and company. You must be diplomatic – you will be working with extremely high net worth clients who can be difficult. You will have a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and knowledge of distribution channels and products. A recognised degree in engineering electronics or mechatronics from an accredited university is required. English is the language most often used in business but a second language would be useful eg. Arabic.

The Organisation

Our client is a specialist in creating custom home automation and entertainment solutions for discerning customers. Their systems have been installed in the homes of royalty, heads of state and other high net worth individuals throughout the Middle East. They offer fully integrated, fully customised, turn key solutions. They design and install custom installations from a simple home theatre to a dedicated home cinema, or a top of the range hi-fi audio system to security and lighting control.

The Recruiters

AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation – with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated

The Opportunity
Hands-on installation and site management of high-end custom install residential projects. As an AV Custom Install Senior Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging audio visual, security and home automation systems. You will be the lead engineer on site, acting as mentor to more junior engineers, managing the site and liaising with the project manager to ensure that the project is delivered on time and in budget. As well as performing hands-on installation of a wide range of home AV equipment, home automation and control systems, you will also supervise works done by the rest of the engineering team and ensure a professionally run site. You will have major input into the direction and success of projects, and will be given full support by a strong project management and technical team with vast experience of complex AV, security, home automation and control systems. This role is 100% site based. For engineers who show the aptitude and ambition, there is the company will invest heavily in control systems programming training direct from manufacturers (AMX, Control4 and Lutron). This will afford the opportunity of career progression into programming in the medium term. This is an excellent opportunity to work for reputable organisation on prestigious projects.

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements
Must be a proven audio visual engineer with experience installing, commissioning and servicing high end home cinema and multi-room AV systems. You will need technical expertise in some or all of the following: Multiroom AV systems, Home Cinema systems, Structured Cabling and rack building; Control Systems (e.g. AMX, Control4, Lutron), home networks/ home office IP networks. CEDIA Installer Level 1 certification would be an advantage. Personal attributes should include being a team player who is highly organised, will take responsibility for delivering customer satisfaction and come up with creative solutions to difficult problems. An interest in control system programming (AMX, Control4, Lutron) or existing programming skills would be an advantage. Must have worked in multi-discipline on-site project teams, with the ability to work with a variety of professionals and have a strong knowledge of residential technology projects. Most projects will be based in and around the London and the South East of England, but there will be occasions when you may be required to travel further. A full UK driving license is essential.

The Organisation
Established Custom Installation and Systems Integrator serving the high-end residential market in London and the South of England. The company have an excellent reputation built over 20 years; they enjoy repeat business from long standing customers and gain new business through personal recommendations. This organisation offers a range of technology based solutions for modern homes, including security systems, home automation, multi-room AV and home cinema. Due to a strong forward workload, the company are strengthening their technical team.

The Recruiters
AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation - with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced product marketing manager to work for a key
technology company who are developing innovative products for the display marketplace worldwide.
Your role will be to manage a range of technologies and associated products for use in video walls, high end digital signage, medical imaging, control rooms and other high technology display systems,  with an emphasis on developing new market propositions for customers and potential clients.
Key responsibilities include:
•    Product marketing responsibility for a range of technologies and associated products.
•    P&L responsibility (revenue, margin, profit) for the nominated products.
•    Understanding & defining target market opportunities & channel requirements.
•    Understanding competing offers & competitor activity
•    Developing winning propositions & go-to-market strategies
•    Developing comprehensive product launch plans
•    Managing the lifecycle of your products within the company
•    Maintenance of key product information in company systems
•    Championing your product internally; supporting sales with training, sample kits etc.
•    Providing timely and accurate product information and positioning copy to the marketing team.

Basic salary £35k-£45k p.a. negotiable dependent upon experience and with excellent career opportunities.

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements

You will be an experienced and successful Product Marketing Manager who accepts responsibility and ownership of their product portfolio from inception to launch and beyond.
Ideally you will have minimum 3-5years Product management experience in an IT/Telecoms/AV/Technology company with experience of developing customer & channel focussed propositions & launching new products into corporate markets
Entrepreneurial, with good commercial and business process knowledge, you will be numerate & analytical – able to distil & manipulate key information from a variety of sources to solve problems.  Experience of developing key partner relationships and with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will also have strong influencing and presentation skills and be a self-starter with evidence of good planning and organising

The Organisation

Our client is a world leading innovator in computer graphics and high end display technology – video walls etc., their expertise is in both hardware and software (driver) design and development. They have customers worldwide and offer excellent career opportunities for the successful candidate.

The Recruiters

AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation – with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Senior AV Events Technician to live in France (or Switzerland) and travel the world with this Global Events organisation.
Your tasks will be to ensure the installation, the running of the material and the dismantling for corporate conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, shows etc. You will be responsible for maintaining quality levels and standards according to the company’s ISO 9001 certification.
You will work closely with the team to validate the technical choices required by clients, ensuring efficient and cost effective solutions are used. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be a team player who makes things happen and keeps calm under pressure!

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements

You must have excellent technical knowledge of AV systems; ideally in corporate and event applications, with up to date knowledge of the latest AV products, including sound systems, projectors, video conferencing systems, video coverage, simultaneous translation systems  etc.
You will be a problem solver who can provide creative solutions to technical issues with an emphasis on the requirements of the end-user. As a senior technician you will work as a leading member to lead a team and your ability handle stress would be appreciated.
Excellent communication skills are required and you must have a valid driving licence and be open to travel worldwide. (Europe, Asia and Middle East). Ideally you will have an EU passport and will also need a visa to work in Switzerland.
You will be required to live in Switzerland or France (close to Swiss border at Geneva and a lower cost of living) and be fluent in French and English.

The Organisation

Our client is a successful and well established global events organiser with offices worldwide and with a reputation for innovation and first class delivery of events. Opportunities for career advancement will be available to the successful candidate in this enterprising and dynamic organisation.

The Recruiters

AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation – with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated

The Opportunity
Hands-on project management of high-end custom install residential projects for single dwelling, multi-dwelling and marine projects. As Senior Custom Install Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging audio visual, security and home automation systems, from client brief stage, site survey and pre-sales through to design, design development, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance and support. This will require liaison with clients (developers, contractors and high-net worth individuals) and liaison with other professionals working on the project, including technical sales, AV systems designers, installers, programmers and commissioning engineers. You will also supervise works done by the engineering team, as well as schedule design and installation work and oversee the procurement of required equipment and materials. Preparation and monitoring of project budget is also under your control. It will be your responsibility to ensure compliance with main contract. You will have major input into the direction and success of projects, working in a consultative way to achieve the client objectives within budget and on time. You will be given full support by a strong technical team with vast experience of complex AV, security, home automation and control systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work for reputable organisation on prestigious projects.

Salary: £35 – 45K + Benefits: Car, Laptop, Mobile

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements
Must be a proven Audio Visual Project Manager with strong hands-on and project experience of a wide variety of high-end custom install AV solution projects including single and multi-dwelling projects, and ideally marine/super yachts. Must have worked in multi-discipline project teams, with the ability to work with a variety of professionals and have a strong knowledge of residential technology projects. Must have a strong understanding of AV solutions, including multi-room AV, home automation systems, home cinema and home security systems; their design, installation, programming and testing. Ideally you will have an excellent understanding of AV systems integration with IP networks and existing IT systems. A strong understanding of the capabilities of control systems is essential (such as Crestron, AMX, Lutron, KNX, Control4, Universal Remote Controls & Relux). Some design capability with AutoCAD on AV systems for pre-sales/tender designs would be an advantage. Must have the ability and presence to liaise with clients at senior level, external consultants and project directors. Must be confident on-site and in an office and be IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledge of Microsoft Project would be an advantage. Prince II certification would be an advantage. Most projects will be based in and around the London and the South East of England, but there will be occasions when you may be required to travel further (including overseas). A full UK driving license is essential.

The Organisation
Award-winning custom installation specialists with an excellent reputation for high-end residential AV integration. The company has an excellent track record of delivering the best bespoke AV solutions and home automation to the most demanding of clients, from ultra-high net worth individuals to top property developers. With an established client base and growing workload, the company are growing in the UK, as well as through projects internationally. Employing the best AV professionals, the company values their staff and offers excellent salary and benefits packages, as well as long term career progression and the best industry training.

The Recruiters
AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation - with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated.

The Opportunity
As a Senior AV Custom Install Engineer, you will perform hands-on installation of a wide range of bespoke integrated AV and home automation systems. You will install a wide variety of kit, including multi-room audio visual equipment, control systems, home cinema systems and full home automation into exclusive residential properties in the UK, mostly in London and the South of England, but occasionally overseas. There will also be the opportunity to install custom AV solutions onto Super Yachts. You will be required to build (off site) and install custom racks and structured cabling systems. To successfully deliver on each project, you will need to use problem solving and fault finding skills. You will work within a team of professional AV and IT experts, delivering Custom Install solutions to high standards. The role is client facing and will require you to work closely with customers and other professionals to achieve the desired results. There are excellent opportunities for career progression in the long term, and to keep up to date with the cutting edge of home AV and home automation technology, whilst working on unique and exciting projects.

Salary: £25 – 35K + Benefits: Company Vehicle, Health Insurance

Your Skills, Qualities and Achievements
Must be a proven audio visual engineer with experience installing, commissioning and servicing high end home cinema and multi-room AV systems. You will need technical expertise in some or all of the following: Multiroom AV systems, Home Cinema systems, Structured Cabling and rack building; Control Systems (e.g. Creston, Extron, AMX, Control4, Lutron, LNX), home networks/ home office IP networks. Personal attributes should include being a team player who is highly organised, will take responsibility for delivering customer satisfaction and come up with creative solutions to difficult problems. A full UK driving license is essential. Control system programming skills would be an advantage, as would experience working on marine projects, such as AV systems for yachts or similar. Must be flexible and willing to work overseas for short periods.

The Organisation
Award-winning custom installation specialists with an excellent reputation for high-end residential AV integration. The company has an excellent track record of delivering the best bespoke AV solutions and home automation to the most demanding of clients, from ultra-high net worth individuals to top property developers. With an established client base and growing workload, the company are growing in the UK, as well as through projects internationally. Employing the best AV professionals, the company values their staff and offers excellent salary and benefits packages, as well as long term career progression and the best industry training.

The Recruiters
AV Jobs are specialists in providing a first class recruitment service for professional sales and marketing people, engineers and programmers throughout the UK and EMEA. Our markets include Audio Visual, Technology, Telecoms and Office Equipment. We have an established reputation - with clients and candidates alike – for keeping things simple, straightforward and uncomplicated.