AV Sales Engineer

DataVox; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company  +

Professional development and cert.  re

Job summary

DataVox is seeking an experienced AV Sales Engineer to design and present Audio Visual and Unified Communications solutions across Texas. You will partner with Account Managers in pre-sales activities and lead technical designs from concept through proposal.

This role combines engineering expertise with consultative sales. Local travel within Texas is required, and you will engage with corporate clients to deliver budgets, BOMs, and technical proposals while guiding project teams through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers during client discovery meetings, presentations, and site assessments.

Skills

AV system design

Pre-sales support

Customer-facing communication

Budgets and BOMs

RFP responses

Project lifecycle

Architectural drawings interpretation

Labor and cost estimation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

D-Tools

Crestron

Extron

Q-SYS

AMX

Biamp

Shure

Audinate

Microsoft Teams Rooms

Zoom Rooms

Cisco Collaboration Solutions

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (Local Travel Required)

Join DataVox and Help Design the Future of Workplace Technology

DataVox is seeking an experienced AV Sales Engineer to partner with our Account Managers in designing and presenting innovative Audio Visual and Unified Communications solutions for corporate clients throughout Texas.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role where you'll combine technical expertise with consultative sales support to help clients transform their collaboration, communication, and presentation environments.

If you enjoy working with cutting-edge AV technology, collaborating with customers, and designing solutions that solve real business challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

About DataVox

First, let us tell you more about DataVox. DataVox has been serving the Texas Triangle area for over 30 years with our advanced technology solutions. We specialize in Audio Visual Solutions, Data Center & Network Technologies, Network Security, IT Support Services, Network Cabling, Phone Systems & Physical Security. We are committed to being the best technology partner and ensuring the highest level of expertise and quality service by employing people like you.

Our success is built on delivering exceptional service, deep technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.

What You'll Do

As an AV Sales Engineer, you will provide technical leadership throughout the pre-sales process by helping customers identify, design, and budget audio visual solutions that support their business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers during client discovery meetings, presentations, and site assessments
• Develop AV system designs, budgets, bills of materials (BOMs), scopes of work, and technical proposals
• Present technical recommendations and solution concepts to customers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Design conferencing, collaboration, presentation, control, and integrated AV systems
• Support proposal development and responses to RFPs and bid opportunities
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities
• Provide technical guidance related to audio, video, control, and collaboration technologies
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to establish project objectives, schedules, and expectations
• Lead project handoffs to Operations and Project Management teams
• Work closely with manufacturers, vendors, engineers, and installation teams
• Stay current on emerging AV, Unified Communications, and workplace technology trends
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales process

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of Audio Visual system design or AV engineering experience
• Experience supporting consultative technology sales environments
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Experience creating budgets, BOMs, estimates, and technical proposals
• Experience responding to RFPs and competitive bid requests
• Understanding of the AV project lifecycle from discovery through deployment
• Ability to interpret architectural, construction, and engineering drawings
• Experience estimating labor and project costs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• AVIXA CTS certification
• CTS-D and/or CTS-I certifications
• Experience with D-Tools
• Experience with Digital Signage solutions
• Manufacturer certifications from:
• Crestron
• Extron
• Q-SYS
• AMX
• Biamp
• Shure
• Audinate
• Experience with:
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Zoom Rooms
• Cisco Collaboration Solutions
• Enterprise AV and UC technologies
• Knowledge of AV control systems and automation platforms

What We Offer

At DataVox, we invest in our employees' success and well-being.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone reimbursement
• Employee engagement clubs and activities
• Team-building and company-sponsored events throughout the year

Travel Requirements

• Primarily local travel within a two-hour radius of Houston
• Approximately 90% of travel is local by vehicle
• Occasional overnight travel and air travel may be required
• Valid Texas driver's license required
• Personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed at current IRS rates)

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based but may require occasional visits to customer sites and active construction environments. Candidates must be comfortable walking job sites, using PPE when required, and reviewing technical drawings and equipment installations.

Why DataVox?

At DataVox, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, solve complex technology challenges, and help organizations create smarter, more connected workplaces. We provide a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your career can continue to grow.

DataVox is an Equal Opportunity Employer.