US Talent Spotlight

The talents below are thoroughly vetted through multiple channels and are top performers at their current organizations and confidentially open to exploring new opportunities

“There’s no better expert in the attainment and retainment of sales talent than Chris! I personally engaged with Chris for 3 years when building out a 30+ national and global sales force in the AV/UC marketplace.”

Andrew Gross

VP of Global Sales

“Chris and his team contributed greatly to this and they know phenomenal people in multiple segments of the Tech industry. Chris Edwards Consulting is an essential part of any GTM strategy that I lead. “

Ehrika Gladden

CRO | President

“When you work with Chris you can be certain of the following. Well-vetted candidates, honest, unbiased guidance, great industry information.”

 

Larry Satterfield

Global Sales Leader (Ex-Tanberg & Acano)

“Every time we have turned to them with an important need, they have delivered and exceeded our expectations. We have used recruiters for many years, and Chris Edward Consulting is in a class all by themselves.”

Jeffrey Wolf

Founder & CEO of Herman Pro (an ADI Company)

“Chris Edward Consulting’s approach goes way beyond the traditional recruitment role. They invest the time and effort to thoroughly comprehend the organization’s needs.”

Scott Cruikshank

Sales Leader

Talent by Segment

Sr. Director WW Partner Strategy, Programs, Services & Distribution

Sr. Director WW Partner Strategy, Programs, Services & Distribution

 20+ yrs. In the SW & HW space of Channel programs & strategy experience across complex, fast-paced global environments in both established and new build Channel ecosystems. He has experience in different areas of tech (SaaS, HW Vendors & distribution), which has allowed him to build programs & the strategy from scratch and work in a very fast-paced environment with other cross-functional teams. Built out KPIs and strategic programs to increase channel productivity. He understands the channel business and how important it is for organizational success.

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Integration Project Mgr.

Integration Project Mgr.

Project Mgr. with 7 Yrs. experience in the Low Voltage Space (AV, Physical Security, etc.), managing projects that range from $12K – $120K, with an average profit margin of %40, Maintains an active project load of 40 to 60 active projects.

Impressively professional with an in-depth grasp of the entire project life cycle, he brings unmatched expertise in financial stewardship, always prioritizing the business’s protection. His communication skills are exceptional—insightful, direct, and finely tuned to every audience. He commands the room with a rare blend of confidence and awareness, always understanding exactly who he’s addressing and how best to engage.

 

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AV Service Tech

AV Service Tech

Currently thriving as an On-Site Support Technician, where his core competencies lie in remote troubleshooting and audiovisual (AV) systems integration, ensuring seamless operation and user experience in video-conference and multipurpose rooms.

He is 3 yrs. Into the AV integration space and comes from the Live Event background. He is currently in his early 30s, and while he is not a seasoned Service Tech, he has the right personality and work ethic to impact a business. He is very responsive and eager to learn more and join an organization that is looking for young talent who sees this as a true career, not a job.

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AV Estimator

AV Estimator

Estimator | Project Manager – Currently in a fully remote setting. Supervise job execution from initiation to closeout, ensuring projects meet specifications, budget, and customer satisfaction. Also, reviewed specifications and plans to prepare accurate bills of materials and cost estimates. Cultivate and manage vendor relationships to obtain custom quotes and secure special pricing. Estimated costs for labor, including in-shop, field installation, field engineering, and travel.

Has a strong tenure, been with current employer for 5+ yrs. If someone is looking for a good team player, he is a good locker-room talent that everyone enjoys working with. Also, this person is the type of talent who will stay late to help out other team members.

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Sr. PM | Director of PMO

Sr. PM | Director of PMO

Sr. Project Mgr. | Director of PMO with 15+ years experience in the Low Voltage Integration space (CCTV, Access Control, AV, Structured Cabling) both as an individual contributor and a Leader of Project ManagersAs a Sr. PM – manage projects anywhere from $50K – $4M each and as many as 28 projects, but ranging from 20 to 40 depending on the current load. Project cost forecasts each week to determine where a project currently is financially and, more importantly, where it will end.

On the leadership front, he would review each project assigned to the team. Cost forecasting is the most important part of Project Management when it comes to financial monitoring and constantly monitoring the health of ongoing projects, ensuring that each project assigned meets/exceeds the sold margin or has an accurately forecasted loss very early on.  When he took over the roles, he started with 6 PM’s and grew it out to 15 PM’s.

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Director | RVP of Sales – Enterprise / Global Accounts

Director | RVP of Sales – Enterprise / Global Accounts

15+ years in the Enterprise | Global Account space – experienced not only selling but leading teams in the AI |  Unified Communications | CX & Data space. Experience working at both SaaS & HW companies. Currently, she is leading a team of Enterprise Sellers @ a Fortune 1000 company and is the number 1 sales leader in the US for the Enterprise Division. Currently, her team is at 153% to plan for the year with her team.

Reasons why she has been so successful for a few reasons: 

  • She understands the customer buying cycles.
  • Knows what data and how to scrap data in Salesforce to help her team adjust their sales motion with customers.
  • Understands how to delegate and when to get involved.

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AV/ VC – Sr. Design Engineer

AV/ VC – Sr. Design Engineer

This AV and Video Conferencing Design | Sales Engineer has over 15 years of industry experience, assisting Fortune 100 to 1000 companies in developing their hybrid environments utilizing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex.

Big family guy and loves the AV Integration space.  Is not someone who jumps around. One of the biggest aspects of this talent is their ability to deliver high-end drawings and solutions for clients that consistently meet deadlines. Also, he comes from project management, so he really understands how to explain in the sales process to the sales team how long something will take to set realistic expectations with the end-users.

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Director of Mid Market | Enterprise Sales

Director of Mid Market | Enterprise Sales

Enterprise Account Executive | Director of Sales talent with (10+) yrs. As a seller overachieving in the UC | Collaboration space for both SaaS & HW Vendors, helping enterprise customers in the Commercial | Healthcare | Oil & Gas | and Government Clients navigate them. (3) yrs. leading a team of 8 responsible for hunting new and managing existing Fortune 500 and Enterprise accounts with $81M quota. Reported to the VP of Global Enterprise Sales.

Personality-wise this leader is very hands-on and does a really good job of creating a culture of coaching and accountability. He understands the sales process and manages specifically towards the results. Also has a very good understanding of the other departments (Marketing | Product Mgmt.) when it comes to communicating needs for the sales teams while building internal trust and chemistry to improve efficiency among departments.

 

 

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AV/ VC – Sr. Sales Engineer | Technical Account Mgr.

AV/ VC – Sr. Sales Engineer | Technical Account Mgr.

This AV and Video Conferencing Technical Account Manager/Sales Engineer has over 15 years of industry experience, assisting Fortune 100 to 1000 companies in developing their hybrid environments utilizing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex.

What sets this Sales Engineer apart is their comprehensive understanding of both project execution and installation, as well as ongoing support. Starting their career as an Install Technician, they progressed to a Service Technician, then to a Field Engineer, and ultimately to an Engineering role. This diverse background provides clients with invaluable insight into the entire lifecycle of a project, fostering trust and credibility with end-users.

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AV – Sr. Service Tech

AV – Sr. Service Tech

A Sr. AV Service Tech with 10+ yrs. of experience Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing/maintaining all Crestron, Logitech, and Microsoft software and equipment, providing technical guidance and training to other team members and end users, along with preparing and developing technical documentations for the team.

This individual is highly reliable and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. In conversations with various tech professionals, we often observe inconsistencies in their ability to complete projects. However, rather than expressing frustration, this individual proactively assesses situations and focuses on finding effective solutions for our customers.

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AV Engineering Manager | Sr. Sales Engineer

AV Engineering Manager | Sr. Sales Engineer

Experienced audiovisual technology Sales Engineer & Engineering Mgr. This individual has been in the AV/Video Conferencing space for 15+ yrs. working and advising Fortune 100 – 1000 companies on their meet work space as well as complex experiential spaces. 

This individual is 2+ years into Engineering leadership and enjoys it, but also very much enjoys the customer-facing sie of the engineering department. Solid track record and good tenure. personality wise – not someone who is going to rock the boat. If someone if looking for a plug and play talent this individual is that.

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Enterprise Account Executive (New Logo/Hunter)

Enterprise Account Executive (New Logo/Hunter)

10+ years of proven track records in developing and managing market expansion strategies in the Mid-Market & Enterprise space for both SaaS & HW Vendors for the healthcare and commercial verticals. This individual understands the sales cycles and how to manage multiple buyers within a 4-6 month cycle to a 14-month cycle. A big part of this individual’s success is using the MEDDPICC sales methodology. 

Personality wise – extremely accountable – good locker room personality. He is very much a team player who has helped his managers bring a culture of accountability to the team and lead by example.

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Integration Project Manager (Fire / Security / AV)

Integration Project Manager (Fire / Security / AV)

Low Voltage Integration Project Mgr. with over 15 years of specialized experience in Physical Security and Fire Control project management. He holds a certificate in Technical Project Management and is proficient in various project management tools, including Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheets, and the full Microsoft Office suite.

Overall, it has a great attitude; someone is not a complainer or going to be a cancer to the team. One thing that stood out in our conversation with him is his accountability. If something goes wrong with the project, he looks at himself first. PM’ing is not easy, and that is something that has allowed him to be successful.

Accountable for the entire project lifecycle, this candidate excels in client-facing roles, demonstrating strong capabilities in financial management and the profitable, on-time delivery of projects. His impressive track record includes collaborations with major Fortune 100 & 500 clients.

This candidate is seeking new opportunities due to resource reductions at his current company, which have resulted in an excessive project load without adequate support. He is open to relocation and different integration sectors.

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RVP | VP of Sales – US

RVP | VP of Sales – US

Proven Sales Leader: A seasoned executive with extensive experience in high-growth Hardware & SaaS environments, specializing in cybersecurity and collaboration markets. Demonstrated success in building and managing effective sales teams in both established companies with P&L responsibility of $150M and venture-backed startups. 

This sales leader is more technically oriented than the average seller or sales leader, enabling clear communication with technical teams and an understanding of complex solutions. Sellers absolutely love his. He creates a culture of accountability and measures toward the result, not the time it took to get there.

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AV Engineering Leader

AV Engineering Leader

Experienced audiovisual technology design manager. Having led teams of up to 20 direct reports, including design engineers, sales engineers, and programmers, and helped develop processes to execute complex projects with Fortune 1000 customers from a variety of different levels. 

One of the biggest accomplishments was building out and leading the engineering and design effort from sales engineering and needs analysis through completion and day-2 service that had not existed before.

With this leader, he does not think he is the smartest person in the room; additionally, he has a very calm personality, and no matter how stressed he may be, you would not see it show. We have staffed for him in the past and that was one of the most interesting qualities that makes this individual great at leading and building teams.

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Sr. PM | Program Manager

Sr. PM | Program Manager

Sr. Project/Program Manager with 10+ yrs in the Technology Integration space such as: Audio Visual | Physical Security | Data Centers | Networking. She is extremely competitive in all the right ways and very career-ambitious. Her attention to detail and ability to communicate with techs in the field, subcontractors, and any other departments involved with the client is a core strength. Additionally her financial understanding of the business from a project perspective is also another area of strength. She has taken projects sold at low margin and multiple change orders and understands exactly where she is at from a financial cost, which a lot of PM’s have challenges with.

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