AV Careers in Ann Arbor, MI

Location: Ann Arbor

As Project Manager, you will partner with and lead a small team, including an account manager, designer and project foreman. The Project Manager is responsible for full-cycle project management (pre-sale to system sign-off) of all unified communication projects generated by the team. You'll be responsible for all team scheduling, customer communication and project coordination. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the team's and clients' needs, sharing expertise, and delivering best-in-class solutions, while focusing on the financial bottom line.

Skills a Project Manager must have:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience in the audiovisual, construction, technology or another closely related field
• Excellent leadership/supervisory skills
• Strong computer software skills including MS Office applications, MS Project or similar project management software, and comfort learning new systems and applications
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality deployment on time and on budget
• The ability to work effectively as a team member
• The ability to pass a background check
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred, but not required:

• Professional certifications, such as CTS and/or PMP
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to effectively manage tasks and projects with limited direction or supervision
• A team-player mentality and the ability to serve as a driving member of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build strong cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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Location: Ann Arbor

As an audiovisual engineer, you will work closely with the sales and account management team, and be responsible for designing complete unified communications projects on time, within budget, and to our customers' highest satisfaction. On a daily basis you will be accountable for generating and proofing CAD drawings, validating material lists, and creating accurate and complete equipment requests.

Skills an AV Engineer must have:

• 4+ years of AV experience or a strong background in IT
• Excellent customer service skills with customer-facing experience
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Solid computer software skills including MS Office applications and CAD
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget
• The ability to work effectively as a team member
• Flexible and creative
• The drive to remain current on technology and trends
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred, but not required:

• Professional certifications, such as CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D
• CAD skills
• Strong video, audio control systems, IT and/or networking experience
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or electronics

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Location: Ann Arbor

The audiovisual Installation Technician plays an essential role in successfully executing audiovisual system installations. As a key member of the team, the technician will possess first-rate technical skills and passion. Daily activities include installation of video projectors, flat screen displays, wire pulling, microphones, speakers, and wire terminations, including soldering. The Installation Technician will make a positive impact through efficiency and accuracy, while effectively communicating with project managers, foremen and other stakeholders.

Skills an AV Installation Technician must have:

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• A high level of technical aptitude in order to perform audiovisual installations
• The ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and remain focused
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to multi-task and provide exceptional customer service
• Self-motivated and committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget
• The ability to work effectively as a team member
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred, but not required:

• Professional certifications, such as CTS and/or CTS-I
• Background in networking, control systems, and audio/video conferencing
• Strong video, audio control systems, IT and/or networking experience
• An associate degree or certification in electronics, engineering or a similar field

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Locations: Ann Arbor, Detroit

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Account Manager is responsible for achieving an assigned revenue/gross profit quota. The sales process requires the use of our ERP system for managing all customer information and contacts, forecasting, proposal creation, and order submission. Participation in regular huddles, one-on-ones with the Sales Manager, and monthly sales meetings is required. To ensure success, the Account Manager is required to exercise a regimen of prospecting and relationship management initiatives to generate short- and long-term opportunities for both new and embedded-base clients.

Thalner is a leading audiovisual and unified communications services and technology firm providing innovative communication systems to corporate, healthcare, retail, government and education customers. The Account Manager is responsible for generating profitable revenue/gross profit in support of their assigned quota and achieving high customer satisfaction from our clients. This position will maintain a close working relationship with the regional vice president, as well as their team members (project manager, engineer, designer and project foreman), while projecting a professional, knowledgeable and credible representation of Thalner at all times.

What an Account Manager does:

• Contribute to Thalner as a profitable, world-class and customer-intimate provider and integrator of audiovisual solutions
• Achieve/exceed assigned revenue/gross profit quota
• Prospect and support embedded-base clients
• Execute sales through solution selling
• Work collaboratively internally and with team members, partners and manufacturers
• Maintain current industry certifications
• Remain current on technology and trends
• Use Thalner's ERP system (the repository for all client info and activity)

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Location: Ann Arbor

Providing candidates with real-life work experience in the audiovisual industry, Thalner is seeking new talent who will bring a creative and fresh approach to the day-to-day work environment. Our highly trained team is accessible daily to ensure a thorough learning experience that builds your interest, education and overall ability to succeed in the AV industry.

Thalner is looking for highly organized individuals who can learn quickly in a fast-paced, team environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management, organization, and written and verbal communication skills, and will work collaboratively internally and with team members, partners and manufacturers. Strong computer skills with high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office are a plus.

Open internships:

• AV Installation Technical Internship
• Project Manager Internship
• AV Systems Programmer Internship
• AV Designer Internship
• Marketing Internship

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