AV Account Manager

Metabyte Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metabyte Inc in Houston, Texas is seeking a sales professional to generate sales in Audio Visual systems by developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in AV/VTC sales and demonstrate proficiency in visual collaboration products.

This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Duties include identifying sales prospects, preparing contracts, and participating in training while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of direct selling experience in the AV/VTC area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales for Audio Visual systems through client relationship management.
• Identify sales prospects and provide accurate forecasts.
• Analyze cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.
• Prepare contracts and pricing strategies.
• Develop and execute quarterly sales plans to generate new business.

Skills

Ability to understand and present visual collaboration products

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Clear and professional communication skills

Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Four-year degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate sales for Audio Visual systems through developing and maintaining client relationships and expanding the company’s current client base.
• Identify sales prospects within assigned territory and provide accurate forecasts and activity reports to management.
• Analyze cross‑selling and up‑selling opportunities ensuring that all company products and services have been thoroughly presented and the sales cycle successfully executed.
• Exhibit a consultative sales approach to determine a customer’s visual collaboration needs.
• Develop price quotations and bid responses that are complete, accurate, and profitable.
• Prepare contracts and pricing strategies for target accounts and submit all required documentation.
• Work with the installation team to ensure a smooth transition from sale to installation.
• Develop and execute quarterly sales plans to expand the existing client base and generate new business to meet established quota.
• Attend and participate in weekly office sales meetings.
• Meet or exceed aggressive monthly GP quota.
• Design and implement focused prospecting tools such as webinars, seminars, and email campaigns to increase sales and expand the customer base in the designated territory.
• Establish professional relationships with manufacturer sales and sales engineering personnel.
• Actively use internal databases to complete client contact information, provide detailed notes, and track pending activities.
• Follow up on leads within 24 hours of client inquiry.
• Represent the company at technological briefings and trade shows as assigned.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as prescribed by management.
• Monitor non‑installed product commissions on a weekly basis to ensure timely completion by the end of the month.

Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• 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 while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective communication and interaction with employees, clients, and colleagues, and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• A four‑year degree is preferred.
• At least 3–5 years of direct selling experience in the AV/VTC area is preferred.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter‑office conversations and computers/printers).

Physical Requirements

• This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment.

Direct Reports

• This position can have up to 2–3 direct reports.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.