What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV Sales Specialist position at Any Hour Group?
Position Summary:
The AV Sales Specialist is responsible for selling audio-visual and smart home solutions to residential and commercial clients. This includes entertainment systems, whole-home audio, home theaters, smart lighting, networking, surveillance, and automation products. The specialist will educate clients on the latest technologies, conduct in-home consultations, design custom solutions, and coordinate with installers to ensure exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a high-energy sales professional with a passion for technology, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust and close sales in a consultative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
New Client Acquisition & Development
- Develop new clients through prospecting custom builders, architects, property managers, real estate agents, existing client base, etc.
- Maintain CRM documentation for all new client prospecting and follow-up, including meeting or exceeding minimum prospecting KPIs.
Sales & Client Consultation
- Conduct in-home and on-site consultations to assess customer needs and preferences
- Educate clients on available AV, smart home, and networking solutions
- Design and propose customized AV systems, including equipment, layout, and pricing
- Create and present professional proposals with clear scopes of work
Lead Management
- Follow up on leads generated through marketing, showroom visits, and referrals
- Maintain CRM documentation for sales activity, customer interactions, and follow-up schedules
- Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure alignment on promotions and offerings
Project Coordination
- Work with the Smart Home or AV installation team to ensure accurate job scope and installation timelines
- Conduct project walkthroughs with installers and clients when needed
- Ensure change orders and upgrades are documented and communicated
Customer Experience & Relationship Building
- Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales and pre-install process
- Ensure a seamless transition from sale to install, addressing any concerns or scope clarifications
- Maintain long-term client relationships to support referrals and repeat business
Industry Expertise
- Stay current with new AV and automation technologies and trends
- Attend training sessions and vendor demos to stay knowledgeable on products and solutions
- Assist in updating sales tools, showroom setups, and demo systems
- 3–6 years of experience in A V, home automation, or technology sales
- Strong knowledge of audio-visual systems, smart home technologies, and low-voltage products such as Crestron, Savant, Control4, Lutron, etc.
- Experience conducting in-home or B2C sales preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and explain systems clearly
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Experience using CRM or sales platforms (e.g., D-Tools, WeQuote) preferred
Key Competencies:
- Consultative Sales Skills
- Product Knowledge (AV, Automation, Networking, Lighting Control)
- Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Time Management & Follow-Through
- Collaboration with Install & Service Teams
- Upselling & Revenue Growth Mindset
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry demo equipment (up to 30 lbs)
- Ability to walk through homes, climb ladders, or access attics/basements during site assessments
- Regular travel to client homes, office locations, and occasional vendor training events