Job Description
Custom A/V Sales Consultant Audio Video Specialists - 4.0 Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Company car Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Driver's License Proposal writing Prospecting Business requirements Technology sales Full Job Description About Us Audio Video Specialists is a family-owned technology integration company based in Elgin, IL, serving the Fox Valley and greater Chicago suburbs since 2004. We design and install custom audio, video, smart home, and security systems for residential and commercial clients across Northwest Illinois and surrounding communities. Our work ranges from dedicated home theaters and whole-house audio to commercial conference rooms, outdoor entertainment systems, and smart home automation. We've spent 20+ years making technology disappear into beautiful spaces — and making clients wonder how they ever lived without us. We don't sell products off a shelf — we sell experiences, lifestyles, and the quiet satisfaction of a system that just works. If that gets you excited, read on. The Role We're looking for a motivated, people-first A/V Sales Consultant to help grow our residential and commercial client base. You'll be the first impression Audio Video Specialists makes on a prospective client — someone who can listen carefully, understand what a client actually wants (not just what they think they want), and translate that into a compelling, well-scoped proposal. Bonus points if you've ever caught yourself explaining
HDMI 2.1
bandwidth limitations at a dinner party. We're your people. What You'll Do Develop and nurture relationships with residential clients, builders, architects, interior designers, and commercial decision-makers Conduct on-site consultations and needs assessments for home theater, whole-house audio, smart automation, security, outdoor, and commercial AV projects Build detailed, accurate project proposals and scopes of work (experience with D-Tools or similar quoting platforms a plus) Present Good/Better/Best options and lifestyle-oriented solutions that match the client's vision and budget Collaborate with project managers and installation teams to ensure seamless handoffs and set realistic expectations Follow up on leads, manage your pipeline, and close deals — without ever making a client feel like they're being closed on Represent AVS at industry events, builder/designer meetings, and showroom visits as needed Stay current on product lines, technology trends, and what the competition is up to What We're Looking For 2+ years of sales experience, ideally in custom AV/integration, smart home, luxury home products, or a related field Genuine enthusiasm for technology — you don't need to know how to pull wire, but you should know why it matters Strong consultative selling skills; you ask great questions and actually listen to the answers Familiarity with residential and/or commercial AV product ecosystems (Sonos, Lutron, Crestron, BiAmp, ELAN/NICE, RTI, etc.) Experience with proposal or quoting software (D-Tools, Salesforce, or similar) preferred Polished, professional communication — you're equally comfortable presenting to a homeowner in Geneva and a facilities manager in Chicago Valid driver's license; this role involves client visits throughout the suburbs CEDIA or comparable industry training a plus, but coachable enthusiasm beats a dusty certification What We Offer Competitive base salary plus commission structure A strong existing reputation and 20+ years of client relationships to build from High-quality projects — we work on homes and spaces you'll actually be proud to put in your portfolio A tight-knit, family-oriented team where your wins are celebrated and your ideas are heard Manufacturer training, product demos, and ongoing education to keep you sharp No cold-calling strangers from a cubicle farm. Ever. What We Don't Offer A script to read from A quota so aggressive it makes your eye twitch A sales manager who's never actually sold anything How to ApplyApply directly via indeed or send your resume and a brief note about why this role caught your eye to . We read every application — and yes, a well-written cover note still matters in an age of one-click applying. Pay:
From $50,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Company car Health insurance Paid time off Work Location:
In person
