Solutions Architect

Overview Position: Pro‑AV Solutions Architect Location: Chicago preferred but remote acceptable Duration: 12 months contract Description The Pro‑AV Solutions Architect is a technical pre‑sales expert who gathers AV technical requirements, creates and validates Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supports Statements of Work (SOWs) for Pro‑AV, Digital Signage, Pro Audio, and Collaboration‑adjacent solutions. The contractor will collaborate with sales, engineering partners, and delivery resources to ensure the proposed AV solution is technically sound, feasible, margin‑aligned, and matches long‑term customer goals. Responsibilities Technical Discovery & Assessment Conduct Pro‑AV assessments including needs validation, system architecture evaluation, optimization checks, and advisory. Gather technical requirements and translate them into solution components aligned to outcomes. Solution Design & BOM Development Create and validate detailed Bills of Materials (BOM). Provide design oversight and recommendations. Ensure long‑term alignment with customer goals. SOW & Deliverables Support Lead technical review and validation of SOW content. Partner with integrators for scoping and technical alignment. Customer‑Facing Technical Engagement Deliver demos, technical briefings, and solution walk‑throughs. Review BOM/SOW with customers. Partner & Cross‑Team Collaboration Maintain relationships with AV manufacturers and partners. Work with internal sales teams and integrators. Process Alignment & Compliance Respond to assignments within SLA. Log required activities in Salesforce and other platforms. Required Skills Deep expertise in Audio Visual, Digital Signage, Pro Audio, Collaboration systems. Ability to translate customer needs into BOMs and SOW inputs. Strong presentation and communication skills. Familiarity with AV ecosystems. Required Experience Hands‑on AV architecture or engineering experience. Experience collaborating with integrators and delivery partners. Ability to produce technical documentation. Knowledge of AV standards and manufacturer practices. Experience using Salesforce. Requested Certifications AVIXA CTS, CTS‑I, CTS‑D Relevant manufacturer certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr